The classical orders

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A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris

In classical architecture, the Orders consist of variations of an assembly of parts made up of a column (usually with a base), a capital, and an entablature. These structural units may be repeated and combined to form the elevation of a building and its architectural vocabulary.

There are eight Orders in total: Doric (Greek and Roman versions), Tuscan, Ionic (Greek and Roman), Corinthian (Greek and Roman), and Composite. The simplest is the Tuscan, supposedly derived from the Etruscan-type temple. It has a base and capital and a plain column. The Doric is probably earlier, however, its Greek version having no base, as on the Parthenon. The Ionic Order, with its twin volute capitals, originated in Asia Minor in the mid-6th century B.C.E. The Corinthian Order was an Athenian invention of the 5th century B.C.E. and was later developed by the Romans. The Composite Order is a late Roman combination of elements from the Ionic and Corinthian Orders.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, Michael Clarke, Deborah Clarke. © 2012 Oxford University Press. Available at Oxford Art OnlineAncient Greece

. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
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The way this is discussed helps keep me focused. It's not boring at all! Thank you for making learning fun!

janetheobscure
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I was on the verge of flunking a highschool english class when my teacher said he would let me pass if I did a watercolor of the classical orders to hang in the classroom. Their now permanently etched in my brain. I passed the semester and the painting hung there for years.

acbenepe
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I took a brutal Art History class to learn this. This is so much more pleasant.

NIKONGUY
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A very good detailed analysis of the Doric. Nonetheless it is regrettable that the presentation of ionic and Corinthian was a bit rushed towards the end of the video. So much should be said about the base and the fluting, the frieze .  Also a video regarding the Tuscan the Composite and the much later developed Colossal order would be more than appreciated;  Great work. 

romilozano
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If only all education held this level of excellency. Amazing content and execution, bravo!

Honken
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dont know how i ended up here, but this class really drew me in, and im not really insterested in architecture beyond "wow that looks cool" or "that building is ugly"

roidanielsen
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Thank you for making us understand these things in a more clear and fun way.

carloenavarro
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The Corinthian design is by far my favorite, and the most elaborate (IMO) form of classical architecture! Great video. Thank you

FRESHboosters
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man, even after 10 years you guys are JUST AMAZING. WE LOVE

pywpnwh
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i am an architecture student, and your videos really helps me a lot, thank you. :D

nippop
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It's impressive that the ancients were able to develop fairly good architecture, even without aluminum siding.

Acid_Viking
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I could never thank you enough for this presentation. This could be presented solely by itself in art history class.
I use it as a wrap after my lecture which moves at a slower pace with illustrations.

THANK YOU !

simplebudd
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well explained thank you Dr. Steven and Beth.

mujjuzijonathanemmanuel
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I am truly impressed. Two you remind me my college days when we used to have so precise and focused discussions on art and architecture. Great job, and please keep doing.

alizulfiqar
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5:24 The Parthenon is a mixed style building: there are also Ionic colums at the inside (at the actual Parthenon).

dragonmartijn
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a bricklayer will see bad brickwork will delight in good.
AND THIS VID IS GOOD.

Joebunkyss
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I LOVE the calm and relaxed tone of your voices! It makes me pay attention and relax at the same time. And i now feel excited to know that i will notice and appreciate architecture in the future. Thanks!

Vurti
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Tapered columns allow more light into the structure.

playgroundjustice
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I'm glad a video was done of this. I always found it very interesting in my art history class. Since I was a kid these columns they always got my attention. Such history☺

cnevarez
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Thank you so much for making this video. I am currently taking art history online and I was finding it very hard to understand the classical orders and this video has helped me a lot with understanding the vocabulary and and the orders in general.

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