Ancient Greece attributed many different design motifs, applications, and materials. Homes from Greece incorporated the use of mud brick, stone foundations, and wooden frameworks. They also incorporated terracotta roof tiles and introduced the use of a compluvium; an opening in the roof. The floors were made up of plaster and then painted. Mosaic motifs were also created on the floor using pebbles, glass, and stone. Other motifs that were frequently used in ancient Greece include: Floral, Marine, Egg & Dart, and the Greek Key. these motifs were used in the interior design, architecture, and furniture design. The Klismos chair is a very graceful chair that came from this time period. The chair was designed for women, created out of wood, and used splayed legs.
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| example of mosaic tile floor design |
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| current application of the mosaic tile floor design |
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| example of ancient Greece floral and Greek-key design Motifs |
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| current application of the Greek-key design motif |
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| Ancient Greece Klismo Chair |
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| current application of the Klismo chair design |
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