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"The Three Greek Orders of Architecture"
Bookends





 

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Dimensions:
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Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Doric (Set of 2)
First Order of Architecture


Doric - The First Order of Greek Architecture
The bookend illustrates all the classical features of the Greek Order.

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The detail is taken directly from the Parthenon, Athens BC447/43.


 

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Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Ionic (Set of 2)
Second Order of Architecture

The Second Order of Greek Architecture.
This bookend is characterised by a capital composed of opposing scrolls known as volutes.

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This detail is taken from the Temple of Athena Nike BC425.




 

Click on the image to enlarge.

Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Corinthian (Set of 2)
Third Order of Architecture

The Third Order of Greek Architecture

The Corinthian order was adopted by the Romans from the Greeks and was bestowed with the association of beauty and love. It is the most popular of the Greek Orders.

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Detail has been taken from the Temple of Zeus Olympia, Athena, BC174.
The temple was built from designs by Cossutius, a Roman architect.

This temple was important as parts of it were taken to Rome where its presence resulted in many copies and the popularising of the Corinthian order.
 

Click on the image to enlarge.


Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Doric / Ionic
(Set of 2)
First & Second Order of Architecture

The First and Second Order of Greek Architecture

DORIC – The bookend illustrates all the classical features of the Greek Order. The detail is taken directly from the Parthenon, Athens BC447/43.


More Info

IONIC – This bookend is characterised by a capital composed of opposing scrolls known as volutes.

This detail is taken from the Temple of Athena Nike BC425.
Stacks Image 1492

"The Three Greek Orders of Architecture"
Bookends





 

Click on the image to enlarge.


Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Doric (Set of 2)
First Order of Architecture


Doric - The First Order of Greek Architecture
The bookend illustrates all the classical features of the Greek Order.

More Info
The detail is taken directly from the Parthenon, Athens BC447/43.


 

Click on the image to enlarge.

Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Ionic (Set of 2)
Second Order of Architecture

The Second Order of Greek Architecture.
This bookend is characterised by a capital composed of opposing scrolls known as volutes.

More Info
This detail is taken from the Temple of Athena Nike BC425.




 

Click on the image to enlarge.

Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Corinthian (Set of 2)
Third Order of Architecture

The Third Order of Greek Architecture

The Corinthian order was adopted by the Romans from the Greeks and was bestowed with the association of beauty and love. It is the most popular of the Greek Orders.

More Info
Detail has been taken from the Temple of Zeus Olympia, Athena, BC174.
The temple was built from designs by Cossutius, a Roman architect.

This temple was important as parts of it were taken to Rome where its presence resulted in many copies and the popularising of the Corinthian order.
 

Click on the image to enlarge.


Dimensions:
More Info
Imperial:
Height: 11"
Width: 9"
Depth: 3"


Metric:
Height: 280mm
Width: 228mm
Depth: 76mm

Weight: 4.4 kg

Disclaimer:
All dimensions, weight and colouring vary due to the natural materials used and the throughout handmade process.



Doric / Ionic
(Set of 2)
First & Second Order of Architecture

The First and Second Order of Greek Architecture

DORIC – The bookend illustrates all the classical features of the Greek Order. The detail is taken directly from the Parthenon, Athens BC447/43.


More Info

IONIC – This bookend is characterised by a capital composed of opposing scrolls known as volutes.

This detail is taken from the Temple of Athena Nike BC425.