How Does Greek Architecture Affect Us Today?

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Ancient Greek to Modern Architecture with Greek Influence More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Christophe Vallu 00e 9e | permalink
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Modern Greek architecture is commonly defined as architecture which has followed international and cultural trends; however, real modern Greek architecture actually began when the Modern Greek state was established after the country’s war of independence in 1821.
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For further reading: http://www.greekgateway.com/news/ancient-greek-to-modern-architecture-with-greek-influence ^[1]

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How Does Greek Architecture Affect Us Today? | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Timm Coerrens | permalink
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Greek culture has had a tremendous impact on the world since the reign of Alexander the Great. Greek architecture is one of the ways in which we still enjoy and emulate the Greek legacy.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5811128_greek-architecture-affect-today_.html ^[2]

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Greek Architecture More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Tina Fadden | permalink
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Greek architects provided some of the finest and most distinctive buildings in the entire Ancient World and some of their structures, such as temples, theatres, and stadia, would become staple features...

For further reading: http://www.ancient.eu/Greek_Architecture/ ^[3]

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The Influence of Ancient Greek Architecture More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Mary Tuil | permalink
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One very obvious area of ancient greek influence is architecture: Just look at the downtown of nearly any major city in the U.S., or many of the great cities of Europe. Read on to learn about the three Orders of ancient Greek architecture, the names of commonly used architectural elements, and various styles of architecture inspired by Ancient Greece.

For further reading: http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Influence-of-Ancient-Greek-Architecture ^[4]

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The Impact of Ancient Greece on the Modern World More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Su 00f 6ren Meelby | permalink
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Public mind map by Sarah Sirker. Create your own collaborative mind maps for free at www.mindmeister.com

For further reading: https://www.mindmeister.com/30587774/the-impact-of-ancient-greece-on-the-modern-world ^[5]

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1. http://www.greekgateway.com/news/ancient-greek-to-modern-architecture-with-greek-influence

2. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5811128_greek-architecture-affect-today_.html

3. http://www.ancient.eu/Greek_Architecture/

4. http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Influence-of-Ancient-Greek-Architecture

5. https://www.mindmeister.com/30587774/the-impact-of-ancient-greece-on-the-modern-world