Question

Parthenon combined elements of two of three classical architectural orders. List down these three orders

Answer 1

Answer:

Doric and Ionic orders

Explanation:

There are three types of columns used in Greek temples: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.  

Parthenon combines elements of the Doric and Ionic orders.

The Parthenon is a former Peripteral Octastyle, Doric temple, built on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece with Ionic architectural features. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena to show pride and power.

The Parthenon decorative sculptures reflects Greek art at its peak.

Answer 2

Answer:

Doric, ionic and Corinthian

Explanation:

The style of the building is called architectural order. In classical architectures orders were easily distinguishable due to their profiles, promotions and aesthetic details.  There were three architectural styles in Greece- Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.

The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to goddess Athena Pallas, it constructed in Doric order, between 447-432 BC  by two architects Ikitnos and Kallikrates.