Architektur (Griechische Tempel – Greek Temples) 1. 3. 11. Grundiss (Ground Plans) 2.Langendurchschnitt des Parthenon (Longitudinal section of the Parthenon) 4.Ansicht des Zeustempels zu Olympia ( View of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia) 5.Theseustempel zu Athen (Temple of Theseus in Athens) 6.Apollotempel zu Bassa (Temple of Apollo at Bassae) 7.Posidontempel zu Pastum (Temple of Poseidon at Paestum) 8.Erechtheion auf der Akropolis zu Athen (Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens) 9.Windethurm zu Athen (Tower of the Winds in Athens) 10.Kleiner Nemesistempel zu Rhammus (Small Temple of Nemesis at Rhamnus) 12.Ansicht der Akropolis zu Athen Nebst Umgebung (View of the Acropolis in Athens with its surroundings) 13.Muthmassliche Ugriechhische tempelfronten (nach reber) (Hypothetical Early Greek Temple Façades (after Reber) 14.Tempelfronte auf der vase des Ergotimos und Klitias zu Florenz (Temple façade depicted on the vase of Ergotimos and Klitias in Florence)

Description

This engraving systematically depicts the fundamental principles of Classical Greek temple architecture (proportion, symmetry, columnar arrangement, and sacred space organization). The engraving brings together plan, section, and elevation drawings featuring the most outstanding examples of the Doric and Ionic orders of Greek architecture. The longitudinal section of the Parthenon, in the upper section, demonstrates the perfection of proportion and the harmony of the structural system of this structure, the pinnacle of classical Athenian art. The middle section depicts the Temple of Zeus at Olympia and the Temple of Theseus (Hephaestus) in Athens, both of which are among the purest examples of the Doric order. Furthermore, the Temple of Apollo at Bassae features innovative columnar shapes in its interior, heralding the transition to the early Corinthian order. The Temple of Poseidon at Paestum demonstrates the adoption of the Doric style in the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. The view of the Athenian Acropolis and the plan of the Erechtheion, in the lower right section, provide a unified picture of the sacred site's religious and topographical structure. The Tower of the Winds represents the astronomical and functional aspects of Greek engineering. The lower section features early Greek temple facades and architectural scenes from the famous Florentine vase by Ergotimos and Klitias. This is a significant example of how representations of classical architecture were reproduced in various disciplines of ancient art, such as ceramics.