Greek Temple

Duration: 54

Year Published: 1986

Creator: Hans-Joachim Horsfeld

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 1Oct71 · LP42922 (Jul-Dec 1973) Copyright holder: Universal Education and Visual Arts

Description: Traces evolution of temples at Paestum, Delphi, Agrigento, Sounion, and the Acropolis in Greece through Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles, including models and animated reconstructions. Discusses architectural forms, building materials, decoration, historical and mythical basis, and present condition of selected temples. Compares archaic temples to classic design by showing progression of architectural styles and by looking at changes in sculptural decorations of pediment.