ARTH 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Doric Order, Portico, Ancient Greek Temple
29 Oct 2014
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Chapter 2: mycenae settlements located on the mainland of greece, date back to about 1600-1100. Bce: the citadel at mycenae was build with a strong concern for defence. The city is situated on high ground, protected by mountains on the north and south and flanked by 2 ravines allowing surveillance of a wide area down coast. The principle entrance to mycenae was made through the lion gate (1300 bce). It was positioned so that the approaching visitor had to go through a narrow passageway that keeps getting narrower. This allowed the defenders inside the settlement ample opportunity to attach hostile forces. 1300 bce, (bronze age) : this lead to the type of architecture dominated with the column. The lions (guardian beasts) associated with royalty; links mycenae with egyptian traditions. A major contribution to architectural history made by greek architects and builders during the archaic period (ca. 700-500 bce) was the temple, originated as a home for the gods.
