The Classical Order

The goal of this project was to create low-poly models of the three types of columns used in classical architecture, applying unwrap, hd mesh baking and PBR workflow to create textures.

From ancient Greek and Roman civilization, the architectural orders are the styles of classical architecture, each distinguished by its proportions and characteristic profiles and details, and most recognizable by the type of column employed. There are three orders of architecture: The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.

About Polychromy

There is a lot of classical influence in modern architecture, there are numerous public and private buildings that use classical guidelines, but we are used to see them in white or light cream hues. Originally, in the classical age, all of these buildings flourished with colors, although the styles and palettes varied depending on geographical and cultural factors, there are some colors that were predominant: white, red and blue hues were broadly used; less used, but also popular were green, yellow and gold. Time worn out the surface of ancient buildings so we don’t see any colors on archaeological sites. Modern buildings that use classical styles are not usually painted because of modern aesthetic standards.

Doric Column

For the Doric Column, i chose to model the Parthenon column. The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to goddess Athenea, its located on the Athens acropolis on Greece, it was constructed in 438 BC.

Ionic Column

This Ionic Column is part of the Erechteum, an ancient Greek temple located on the Athens acropolis. It was dedicated to Athenea and Poseidon, it was built in 406 BC.

Corinthian Column

This column is part of the Temple of Hercules Victor. It was built in 120 BC and its the earliest surviving marble building in Rome.

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