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Which architectural style has proven to be the most enduring?
Which architectural style has proven to be the most enduring?
- Roman architecture
- Modern architecture
- Greek architecture (correct)
- Egyptian architecture
Where can you find Greek architecture in modern times?
Where can you find Greek architecture in modern times?
- In ancient cities
- In Eastern capitals
- In Western capitals (correct)
- In ruins
What are the three varieties or orders of Greek columns?
What are the three varieties or orders of Greek columns?
- Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian (correct)
- Doric, Ionic, and Roman
- Ionic, Corinthian, and Roman
- Roman, Corinthian, and Doric
What is the distinguishing feature of Greek columns?
What is the distinguishing feature of Greek columns?
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What architectural feature signifies importance in Western culture?
What architectural feature signifies importance in Western culture?
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Study Notes
Greek Architecture
- The Greek architectural style has proven to be the most enduring and influential in Western culture.
- Greek architecture can be found in modern times in government buildings, universities, and museums worldwide.
Greek Columns
- There are three varieties or orders of Greek columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
- The distinguishing feature of Greek columns is the capital, which is the topmost part of the column.
Significance of Architectural Features
- In Western culture, the presence of columns signifies importance, grandeur, and prestige.
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