The Classical Orders are the ancient Greek architectural orders that are most commonly used in Western architecture.
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian are the three classical orders.
Below are the examples for each orders.
- Doric: The Parthenon in Athens, Greece.
- Ionic: The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, Turkey.
- Corinthian: The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece
Roman Orders
The Roman Orders are adaptations of the Classical Orders that were developed during the Roman Empire. The main differences between the Roman and Classical Orders are the proportions of the columns and the decorative elements used
The three Roman Orders are Tuscan, Composite, and the most famous one is the Corinthian order.
Below are the examples of the Roman Orders:
- Tuscan: The Temple of Portunus in Rome, Italy.
- Composite: The Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy.
- Corinthian: The Pantheon in Rome, Italy.