Ancient Greek Architecture

Greek Architecture is the most important and influential in Western history reaching a peak between 400 and 300 BC. They developed a new form of architecture that had little to do with function and everything to do with aesthetics and the Athenian way of life. Ancient Athenian Architecture was both diverse and innovative and gives us greater insight into the culture, life style and religion of the ancient Athenians. Greece was rightly seen as a historic frontier, …

…and has changed the way we view their ancient lifestyles. The creative architecture of the Athenians led to the construction of some of the best-known buildings in history. Therefore, the ancient Athenian's advancements in the field of architecture were not only beneficial to their civilizations, but ours as well and displayed their immense devotion to their gods. They have continued to educate and teach about their beliefs and religious ways of life through their architecture