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What factors did an architect have to consider when designing a temple?
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Maximilian Ottersbach L6O January 2004 Question What factors did an architect have to consider when designing a temple? In Ancient Greek times, building temples was a vital and emotional event for the people. The main objective of constructing these colossal temples was to house statues of the gods. Besides this, they were also storage places for libations and offerings to the deities of the concerned temple. It must be noted that in order to build these magnificent buildings, a lot of work and time was put into these projects. Architects had to abide by designs when building temples. This meant that it wasn't up to the architect to put in his own personal taste into the building. Although the architect who was in charge of the construction of the temple could not add his own individual touches to it, it was essential to consider the factors that would affect the building of...
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