Greece to Italy

1) TUSCAN - un-fluted columns and a simpler entablature with no triglyphs or guttae.         

2) DORIC - simple, upright column with a convex capital   

3) IONIC - slender, scrolling column with a concave capital  

4) CORINTHIAN - ornate, scrolling column with a complex capital.     

5) COMPOSITE - combining the volutes of the Ionic order with the acanthus leaves of the Corinthian order.

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Dionysus

Dionysus was born to his father Zeus, who later accidentally killed Dionysus' mother. Consequently, he had to be sewn onto his father's thigh until he bloomed. After, he emerged into his own cult surrounded by sex, intoxication and ritual sacrifices. 

Temple of Dionysus in Ancient Jerash, Jordan

Built in the 2nd century, these very stairs led to the Roman Temple of Dionysus. Unfortunately, the Temple of Dionysus did not last long as it was built on the eastern part of Emperor Constatine the Great's territory. He demanded any territory of his to become Christian, therefore, Dionysus' Temple was turned into a Cathedral in the early 4th century. 

On the left is a photo frame inspired by the Ancient Greek "Egg and Dart" design. This famous motif originated in Ancient Greek and Roman architecture, consisting of an alternating egg shape and dart/ arrow design. 

This is a modern wall decor on Medusa, a Greek Goddess who was a Gorgon and had living venomous snakes on her head, instead of hair. She was later beheaded by the Greek God Perseus and was used as a weapon for her venomous snakes. 

Above (left) is seen a modern use of the Roman Corinthian used as a plinth base. The Roman Corinthian was a more elaborate, taller take from the original Greek Corinthian. 

This is a modern form of art, a minimalist arch. The arch was a great Roman development and has inspired the world ever since, it changed the world of architecture forever. Thanks to the Romans.