Greek Revival Characteristics
Frieze
horizontal band which runs above doorways and windows or below the cornice
Cornice
the section of molding just below the roof
Pilasterpilaster projects only slightly
from the wall and resembles a flat column with a base, shaft and capital.
Poritco
A porch leading to the entrance of a building
Front Gable Design
The triangular pediment on the front of Greek Revival houses.
Columns
Post and Lentil
Characteristics of Greek Revival
Use five characteristics on your house.◦Pilaster◦Cornice◦Frieze◦Column (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian)◦Clapboard Exterior◦Portico◦Post and Lintel◦Front Gable
ReflectionYou and your partner created an example of Greek
revival architecture, identify the five characteristics of Greek revival that you used. Where did you use them?
Describe your house/ building. Use at least three elements and principles. Use only visual descriptions.
How successful do you think your house was? Why? Who do you think had the best house? Why? What
made it the best? List three characteristics they used.