{"title":"Acropolis \u0026 Ancient Greek Architecture","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"caryatid","title":"Pop Caryatid in Coloured Plaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandmade coloured statue of a Caryatid, a sculpted female figure used to support buildings instead of a column, as a decorative pillar. The most renowned building, which is substructured by the Caryatids is the Erechtheion (or Erechtheum) of the Acropolis. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaryatids are sometimes called Korai (“maidens”). Overall, Caryatid is the name given to an architectural column which takes the form of a standing female figure. The term Caryatid first appears in the 4th century BC and was coined by Vitruvius in reference to the area of Karyai in Laconia, where women often danced balancing a basket on their heads, in honour of Goddess Artemis, and were used in Archaic architecture as well. They were an evolution of the earlier Korai statues of both male and female figures, prevalent throughout the Archaic period and used as columns in the Ionian architecture. The Archaic Caryatids were usually used in the entrances of treasury buildings which were built to house offerings from specific states at religious sanctuaries such as Delphi and Olympia. The most important treasury at Delphi was from the Siphnians (525 BC) and this and at least two other Treasuries had Caryatids. Caryatids of that period, often have a short column drum above their head in order to facilitate the join of the column top. The porch of the Erechtheion stands over what was believed to be the tomb of the mythical King of Athens, Cecrops, and perhaps the Caryatids and their libation vessels are a tribute to him. Needless to say, that the most famous Caryatids are the six which support the roof of the porch of the Erechteion on the Athenian Acropolis. Last but not least, similar figures, bearing baskets on their heads, are called canephores (from kanēphoroi, “basket carriers”); which represent the maidens who carried sacred objects in commemoration of ceremonies dedicated to gods.","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":32359266287671,"sku":"2006001154BK","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":32359266320439,"sku":"2006001154RD","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":39492421451831,"sku":"2006001154BL","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/caryatid.gif?v=1620475423"},{"product_id":"ionic-column-earrings-with-freshwater-pearls","title":"Ionic Column Earrings with Freshwater Pearls in Gold-Plated Silver 925°","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Gold-plated earrings inspired by the Parthenon and specifically the Ionic Order.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n Ionic is one of three column styles builders used in Ancient Greece and one of the five classical orders of architecture. Ionic columns are easy to recognize at first glance in part because of their volutes. A volute is the distinctive spiral whorl design, like a spiral shell, characteristic of the Ionic capital. The design originated in Ionia during the 6th century BC, an eastern region of Ancient Greece. In Athens, the Ionic order influenced some elements of the Parthenon (447-432 BC), notably the Ionic frieze that encircles the cella of the temple.","brand":"Silver Gold-Plated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32486448300087,"sku":"2006002292","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/ionic-column-earrings-with-freshwater-pearls.gif?v=1612122148"},{"product_id":"large-coloured-ionic-column","title":"Pop Ionic Order Column in Coloured Plaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ionic order was formed during the Archaic period and its use spread from Ionia -where it first appeared- to the Cyclades, Attica and a part of Macedonia, while exceptionally it is used in the Greek west.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en contrast to the Doric column, the Ionic one is thinner and has more and deeper grooves (20 to 24), the edges of which are not sharp but flat. In some temples of Ionia (Ephesus, Didyma), the lower part of the columns is adorned by reliefs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe column is decorated by a capital consisting of a convex part, two volutes and a square plate, called an abacus. The spirals in the Archaic period are equal in length, while later on, they narrow down in the middle of their outer side. The spirals of the volutes are sometimes replaced by rosettes and the echinus is decorated with an Ionic or Lesbian wave. The Ionic capital was influenced by foreign elements while the Doric is a purely Greek creation. The oldest Ionic capitals found on Lesbos and Troy are aeolian because they have two volutes, between which an anthem develops, and at their base there is usually a leafy decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39497928867895,"sku":"2006002563GR","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Ionic-Column-Grer-23cm.png?v=1633173867"},{"product_id":"coloured-antefix","title":"Pop Antefix in Coloured Plaster","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntefixes were mold-made, usually brightly painted, terracotta decorative covers to conceal the edges of joined roof tiles and protect the seams from the elements. They often took the form of heads, either of humans or mythological creatures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Ancient Athens, the roof of the Parthenon was covered by 8,957 marble roof tiles, of which 130 ended in antefixes that decorated the edge of the roof on the two long sides of the temple. The earliest examples in museum collections date back to the 6th century BCE in both Greece and Etruria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39510552805431,"sku":"2006002547GR","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/10_ed198e3b-cf09-44e5-9925-2f28a78dfa69.png?v=1634031180"},{"product_id":"acropolis","title":"Acropolis on a Plexi-Glass in Gold-Plated Brass","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The greatest and finest sanctuary of Ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. The most celebrated myths of ancient Athens, its greatest religious festivals, earliest cults and several decisive events in the city's history are all connected to this sacred precinct. The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. These unique masterpieces of ancient architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a most innovative manner and have influenced art and culture for many centuries. The Acropolis of the fifth century BC is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Pericles.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe greatest and finest sanctuary of Ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. 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The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. These unique masterpieces of ancient architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a most innovative manner and have influenced art and culture for many centuries. The Acropolis of the fifth century BC is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Pericles.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. 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The monuments of the Acropolis stand in harmony with their natural setting. These unique masterpieces of ancient architecture combine different orders and styles of Classical art in a most innovative manner and have influenced art and culture for many centuries. 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The Ionic order was formed during the Archaic period and its use spread from Ionia -where it first appeared- to the Cyclades, Attica and a part of Macedonia, while exceptionally it is used in the Greek west. In contrast to the Doric column, the Ionic one is thinner and has more and deeper grooves (20 to 24), the edges of which are not sharp but flat. In some temples of Ionia (Ephesus, Didyma), the lower part of the columns is adorned by reliefs. The column is decorated by a capital consisting of a convex part, two volutes and a square plate, called an abacus. The spirals in the Archaic period are equal in length, while later on, they narrow down in the middle of their outer side. The spirals of the volutes are sometimes replaced by rosettes and the echinus is decorated with an Ionic or Lesbian wave. The Ionic capital was influenced by foreign elements while the Doric is a purely Greek creation. The oldest Ionic capitals found on Lesbos and Troy are aeolian because they have two volutes, between which an anthem develops, and at their base there is usually a leafy decoration.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14915,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1644825},\"15\":\"\\\"Jost*\\\", sans-serif\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThassos white marble magnet. The Ionic order was formed during the Archaic period and its use spread from Ionia -where it first appeared- to the Cyclades, Attica and a part of Macedonia, while exceptionally it is used in the Greek west.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Thassos white marble magnet. The Ionic order was formed during the Archaic period and its use spread from Ionia -where it first appeared- to the Cyclades, Attica and a part of Macedonia, while exceptionally it is used in the Greek west. In contrast to the Doric column, the Ionic one is thinner and has more and deeper grooves (20 to 24), the edges of which are not sharp but flat. In some temples of Ionia (Ephesus, Didyma), the lower part of the columns is adorned by reliefs. The column is decorated by a capital consisting of a convex part, two volutes and a square plate, called an abacus. The spirals in the Archaic period are equal in length, while later on, they narrow down in the middle of their outer side. The spirals of the volutes are sometimes replaced by rosettes and the echinus is decorated with an Ionic or Lesbian wave. The Ionic capital was influenced by foreign elements while the Doric is a purely Greek creation. The oldest Ionic capitals found on Lesbos and Troy are aeolian because they have two volutes, between which an anthem develops, and at their base there is usually a leafy decoration.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14915,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1644825},\"15\":\"\\\"Jost*\\\", sans-serif\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Thassos white marble magnet. The Ionic order was formed during the Archaic period and its use spread from Ionia -where it first appeared- to the Cyclades, Attica and a part of Macedonia, while exceptionally it is used in the Greek west. In contrast to the Doric column, the Ionic one is thinner and has more and deeper grooves (20 to 24), the edges of which are not sharp but flat. In some temples of Ionia (Ephesus, Didyma), the lower part of the columns is adorned by reliefs. The column is decorated by a capital consisting of a convex part, two volutes and a square plate, called an abacus. The spirals in the Archaic period are equal in length, while later on, they narrow down in the middle of their outer side. The spirals of the volutes are sometimes replaced by rosettes and the echinus is decorated with an Ionic or Lesbian wave. The Ionic capital was influenced by foreign elements while the Doric is a purely Greek creation. The oldest Ionic capitals found on Lesbos and Troy are aeolian because they have two volutes, between which an anthem develops, and at their base there is usually a leafy decoration.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14915,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1644825},\"15\":\"\\\"Jost*\\\", sans-serif\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en contrast to the Doric column, the Ionic one is thinner and has more and deeper grooves (20 to 24), the edges of which are not sharp but flat. 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The oldest Ionic capitals found on Lesbos and Troy are aeolian because they have two volutes, between which an anthem develops, and at their base there is usually a leafy decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marble \u0026 Zamak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652681580599,"sku":"2006002581","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/2581.jpg?v=1643620796"},{"product_id":"doric-order-column","title":"Doric Order Column in Alabaster","description":"\u003cstyle data-mce-fragment=\"1\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Doric order originated on the mainland and on western Greece. It is the simplest of the orders, characterized by short, faceted, heavy columns with plain, round capitals (tops) and no base. With a height that is only four to eight times its diameter, the columns are the most squat of all orders. The shaft of the Doric order is channeled with 20 flutes. The capital consists of a necking which is of a simple form. The echinus is convex and the abacus is square. Above the capital is a square abacus connecting the capital to the entablature. The entablature is divided into three horizontal registers, the lower part of which is either smooth or divided by horizontal lines. The upper half is typical of the Doric order. The frieze of the Doric entablature is divided into triglyphs (a unit consisting of three vertical bands which are separated by grooves) and metopes (the reliefs between two triglyphs). The Greek forms of the Doric order come without an individual base. They instead are placed directly on the stylobate. Later forms, however, came with the conventional base consisting of a plinth and a torus.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Doric order originated on the mainland and on western Greece.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the simplest of the orders, characterized by short, faceted, heavy columns with plain, round capitals (tops) and no base.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Doric order originated on the mainland and on western Greece. It is the simplest of the orders, characterized by short, faceted, heavy columns with plain, round capitals (tops) and no base. With a height that is only four to eight times its diameter, the columns are the most squat of all orders. The shaft of the Doric order is channeled with 20 flutes. The capital consists of a necking which is of a simple form. The echinus is convex and the abacus is square. Above the capital is a square abacus connecting the capital to the entablature. The entablature is divided into three horizontal registers, the lower part of which is either smooth or divided by horizontal lines. The upper half is typical of the Doric order. The frieze of the Doric entablature is divided into triglyphs (a unit consisting of three vertical bands which are separated by grooves) and metopes (the reliefs between two triglyphs). The Greek forms of the Doric order come without an individual base. They instead are placed directly on the stylobate. Later forms, however, came with the conventional base consisting of a plinth and a torus.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWith a height that is only four to eight times its diameter, the columns are the most squat of all orders. The shaft of the Doric order is channeled with 20 flutes. The capital consists of a necking which is of a simple form. The echinus is convex and the abacus is square. Above the capital is a square abacus connecting the capital to the entablature. The entablature is divided into three horizontal registers, the lower part of which is either smooth or divided by horizontal lines. The upper half is typical of the Doric order. The frieze of the Doric entablature is divided into triglyphs (a unit consisting of three vertical bands which are separated by grooves) and metopes (the reliefs between two triglyphs). The Greek forms of the Doric order come without an individual base. They instead are placed directly on the stylobate. Later forms, however, came with the conventional base consisting of a plinth and a torus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49447924662601,"sku":"2006002192","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/Agalmatidio_150.jpg?v=1706720105"},{"product_id":"capital","title":"Small Ionic Capital in Alabaster","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ionic order begins to appear at the beginning of the 6th century BC on the coasts of Asia Minor Ionia, the Aegean islands as well as Attica. Compared to the Doric order, the Ionic order has several minor variations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the 4th century BC it began to be standardized and clearly distinguished from the Doric order. The capital is generally slender and rests on the abutment, a thin plate between the column and the capital. 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