Architectural Terms_Greek temple

Front

A tall, round thing that holds up a building.

Back

Column

Front

The part above the columns, like a long, flat piece made of three parts.

Back

Entablature

Front

Square spaces between the triglyphs, often with pictures or carvings.

Back

Metopes

Front

Pieces with lines on them, that separate the metopes.

Back

Triglyphs

Front

A long strip in the middle, that can have decorations.

Back

Frieze

Front

The top part of a column, often decorated.

Back

Capital

Front

The bottom part of a column, that it stands on.

Back

Base

Front

The top of a building, that keeps the rain out.

Back

Roof

Front

A figure of a person or animal, made of stone or other material.

Back

Statue

Front

The triangle part at the top of the front of a building.

Back

Pediment