How to Draw a Greek Temple (Easy Step by Step)
A Greek temple is a great first building to draw because it is made almost entirely of straight lines. You only need a triangle for the roof, tall lines for the columns, and a wide block for the steps. Once you can draw those, you can build a temple in a few minutes.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Greek temple step by step
How to Draw a Greek Temple · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The roof
Draw a wide, flat triangle for the roof, with the point at the top. Make the long bottom line straight, and let both ends curl up a little into rounded corners.
Step 2: Outer columns
Under each end of the roof, a little way in from the corner, draw one tall straight line going down from the bottom of the roof. These two lines are the outside columns of the temple.
Step 3: Next columns in
Draw two more tall lines, one on each side, just inside the outer ones. Start each at the bottom of the roof and make it the same height as the others.
Step 4: Doorway columns
Draw two tall lines near the middle, leaving a wide gap between them for the doorway. Start them at the roof and keep them as long as the rest.
Step 5: The steps
Under the columns, draw a long wide shape like a stack of two blocks. The top block is narrower and sits right under the columns, and the bottom block sticks out on both sides like a big step.
Step 6: Little details
Add a short straight line inside each side section, between two columns. Then draw two long straight lines across the steps, one above the other.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Greek temple? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a Greek temple
- Draw the roof first and use a ruler or the edge of a book for the long bottom line. A straight base makes every column line up neatly.
- The columns are the trickiest part because they should all be the same height. Start each one at the roof and stop at the same spot, or lightly mark the bottom with small dots first.
- Leave a wide gap in the middle for the doorway, and keep the other gaps about equal so the temple looks balanced.
Free Greek temple coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Greek temple coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Greek temple drawing
Try warm cream, sand, and light gray for the stone, with a bright blue sky behind the roof. For a creative twist, color each column a different color to make a rainbow temple.
Greek temple fun fact for kids
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is a famous Greek temple that is about 2,400 years old. It was built for the goddess Athena, and many of its tall stone columns are still standing today.
Questions about drawing a Greek temple
What shapes do I need to draw a Greek temple?
You need a triangle for the roof, tall straight lines for the columns, and a wide stack of two blocks for the steps. That is all.
How do I make the columns look even?
Make light dots at the top and bottom where each column goes, then draw straight lines between them. Matching dots help every column come out the same height.
How do I make my Greek temple look more like a real one?
Add more columns, a few extra steps at the bottom, and a short line or two between the columns. Small details like these make the temple look more real.
