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Ionic Capital
Ionic capital from the Acropolis, Athens, (447-432 BCE).

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Entablature with Metope and Triglyphs
Entablature detail from the 5th century BCE Parthenon, Athens. Above the column capitals lies the abacus which supports the entablture. This latter element consists of the architrave, frieze and cornice. Here the frieze carries triglyphs...

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Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens. Completed 131 CE.

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Corinthian Capital
A corinthian capital, situated in the Agora of Athens.

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The Erechtheion, Athens
The 5th century BCE Erechtheion, the Acropolis, Athens.

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Columns, Sounion Temple of Poseidon
The 5th century BCE Doric temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece.

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Greek Wrestling
A detail of a wrestling scene, c. 510 BCE from the base of a funerary kouros. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

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Griffin Fresco, Knossos, Crete
A detail of the griffin fresco reproduction from the throne room, palace of Knossos, Crete, (1700-1450 BCE).

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Dolphin Fresco, Knossos, Crete
A detail of the dolphin fresco, the Minoan palace of Knossos, Crete, (1700-1450 BCE)

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Griffin Fresco, Knossos
The griffin fresco in situ, Minoan palace of Knossos, Crete, (1700-1450 BCE).