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What is the purpose of moldings in classical architecture?
What is the purpose of moldings in classical architecture?
- To act as a decorative finish for columns
- To add color to the architectural elements
- To conceal or embellish intersections between adjoining surfaces (correct)
- To provide structural support
What does the Anthemion (Palmette) ornament consist of?
What does the Anthemion (Palmette) ornament consist of?
- Two or more bands twisted over each other in a continuous series (correct)
- Rectangular blocks resembling teeth
- Alternating eggs and darts
- Short fillets or reglets arranged in rectangular forms
Which order is referred to as the most basic, simple, and undecorated in Greek Classical Orders?
Which order is referred to as the most basic, simple, and undecorated in Greek Classical Orders?
- Doric Order (correct)
- Tuscan Order
- Corinthian Order
- Ionic Order
What is the purpose of the entasis in classical architecture?
What is the purpose of the entasis in classical architecture?
Which decorative motif is used to enrich an ovolo molding?
Which decorative motif is used to enrich an ovolo molding?
What is the purpose of the regula in the Doric architecture?
What is the purpose of the regula in the Doric architecture?
What is the function of the Stereobate in a Greek temple?
What is the function of the Stereobate in a Greek temple?
Which part of a temple forms the upper step of the base and provides a platform for the columns?
Which part of a temple forms the upper step of the base and provides a platform for the columns?
What is the role of the Tympanum in classical temple architecture?
What is the role of the Tympanum in classical temple architecture?
What makes up the middle section of a column in classical Greek architecture?
What makes up the middle section of a column in classical Greek architecture?
What is the function of the Stylobate in a Greek temple?
What is the function of the Stylobate in a Greek temple?
Which part of a column is located at the uppermost section?
Which part of a column is located at the uppermost section?
Where is the Frieze located in relation to the entablature components?
Where is the Frieze located in relation to the entablature components?
What is the function of the Pediment in a temple's architecture?
What is the function of the Pediment in a temple's architecture?
