The topography of the Greek land, is that it is mountainous country, surrounded by three large sees. With this location, it made a lot of trade available like the Ancient Egyptian land, it was something that was hugely beneficial in the production of goods and structures.
Historical Civilizations
Minoan
The Minoan civilization was found in Crete around 2,000 BC. This civilization housed 40,000 inhabitants, where in the village had a central palace, called the Palace of Knossos. The design of this palace utilized inverted columns that were a sure sign of this civilization. A lot of the art work symbolized the environment around them, daily and spiritual activities, and were basically telling a story and documenting what life was like during the time period.
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| Artwork from this era |
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| Minoan Pottery |
Parthenon (Golden Age 480-400BC)
The Parthenon is the ancient temple of the Athenian Acropolis, and it was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It is said to be the most important, surviving, building of Classical Greece, it is the culmination of the Doric Order.
Interior Architecture and Décor
Flooring
The floors of this era were plastered and painted. This intricate method was done for the wealthy, and most surely should since it is so tedious. Also used was a mosaic technique with the use of pebbles, glass, and stone.
Walls
The walls are not plastered entirely but are constructed of mud bricks which are then plastered and finally finished with paint and paintings.
Motifs
Motifs of this era are something of importance because many motifs used are still used in design today. These include floral and marine life, Egg and Dart, and Greek Key.
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| Modern use of the Greek Key in Interior Design |
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| US Capital Building using Egg and Dart Click Here to See Short Clip on Secrets of The Parthenon! |
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