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of a room. Overall, it looks smooth and very large. At the capital, the delicate foliate is symmetrically decorated with fine details. The capital is slightly smaller than others found at the site, indicating that it does not belong to the outer colonnade . Because this column was from the Ancient Greeks, we can assume that the sculptor will focus on symmetry, fine details and perfect execution because these were characteristics present in most of the art. The column was part of a temple dedicated

limestone and its columns were made of Pentelic marble. These columns are 34 feet tall and it was one of the first times this type of marble was used. The Parthenon has a floor plan that is rectangular, a series of low steps on every side and a colonnade of Doric columns. The columns are eight by seventeen and surround the whole structure. All of these features make it a Doric peripteral temple. There is two interior rooms. The larger one, called the naos, housed a cult statue within it. The smaller

The website archdaily provides information on the architecture of the Munson- Williams-Proctor Art Institute. In Denim Pascucci’s article AD Classics: Munson- Williams- Proctor Arts Institute / Philip Johnson it is stated that the Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute was designed by architect Philip Johnson. This was Philip Johnson’s first ever museum. In the late 1950’s he would design two other free-standing museums. The other two are the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art (now American Art)

The Women's Pavilion The Columbian Exposition was notable for its impressive architecture and large international attendance. Of particular importance was the Women's Pavilion. The first of its kind to have been designed by a female architect, it revealed much about the social plight of women at that time, and the need for further progress in the movement for equal rights. While its existence did not trigger significant changes for the Women's Movement, this pavilion was certainly a promising

Megan Billy Professor Sarah M. Harvey Roman Art & Architecture 10 December 2014 The Temple of Poseidon: Sounion In southern Attica, along the dramatic and sweeping coastline, is the location of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Poseidon is the god of the sea, so this is clearly an appropriate location as it looks onward and outward towards the island of Crete and is also surrounded by water on three of it’s four sides. To the south and east is the Sea of Crete and to the north and west, the Aegean

Ancient Cities: Temples and Civic Identity All civilizations that have ever existed in the world have had their own unique forms of art that distinguish each from the other. This has been evident in trends such as culture, religion, economics and even art and architecture. The influence that Ancient Greeks had on architecture is enormous and has influenced modern day architecture all around the world. They were the first to look at buildings as not only a place to live, work and worship the Gods

Darian Tyler November 26, 2014 Art History 272 [Insert Title] For some, when they think of the word art, they’ll firstly think of paintings, drawings or even sculptures. Throughout history, artists have produced thousands of the mentioned types of artistic work. Another type of artistic work to include is architecture. From the Dome of Florence Cathedral, to the Palace of Versailles, architecture is diverse in both its style and looks, as well as its purpose, whether it’s to serve as a theatre,

Introduction Any civilization, race or nations is characterized by some specific elements or characteristics. The way houses and buildings are made play also a crucial role in people lives and the culture of this civilization. In this assignment we are to consider how the style and function (use) of each building in the ancient Rome and Greece. In addition to this, I will consider the similarities and differences that exist between ancient Greece and Rome. Having a basic understanding of these two

small trees and hanging vines, but these were not planted for budgetary reasons. At each corner of the boxes stood statues of women looking inwards, sculpted by Ulric Ellerhusen. They were meant to represent the melancholy of life without art. The colonnades stood along the side of the lagoon, as can be seen in the second image, with the reflection of the tranquil water adding a pleasant element. Along the side of the walkway in the pergola was a garden of small trees and shrubbery. Plants were present

and more on boldness. Colonnades, domes, color effects, volume, and void are all concepts of the Baroque style of architecture. The Piazza of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is a great example of Baroque architecture in its preference for the grandiose. It captures all of the concepts that dominated the Baroque style of architecture and brings them together to create something that is visually stunning. The time capsule contains a painting depicting the aerial view of the colonnade and piazza of St. Peter’s