The Origins of the Greek Architectural Orders

Barbara Barletta is professor of art history at the University of Florida. She is a recipient of fellowships from the American Academy in Rome and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. She was recognized as a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor in 2002.

• 1. The literary evidence; 2. The archaeological evidence: proto-geometric through the seventh century BC; 3. The emergence of the Doric 'Order'; 4. The emergence of the Ionic 'Order'; 5. The origins of the orders: reality and theory; Conclusions: interpretation and implications.

'This book makes a fundamental contribution to the study of Greek architecture. It offers a clear and concise introduction to the subject that will be welcomed by the nonspecialist. Barletta's formulation of pertinent questions and assessment of the evidence will shape the discussion of the origins of the architectural orders for years to come. Her conclusion challenges us to reevaluate our understanding of Greek architectural origins by allowing the architecture to speak for itself.' American Journal of Archaeology