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casperchen82

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Name the three Greek architectural orders and describe the capitals of their columns.
 
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What is a colonnade?
 
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macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The Doric order has a plain capital, the Ionic order's capital is distinguished by a scroll, and the Corinthian order is decorated with stylized acanthus leaves.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: It is a row of columns set at regular intervals around a building; they support the base of the roof.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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