Analyzing Ancient Greek and Roman architecture

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AP Art History › Analyzing Ancient Greek and Roman architecture

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Which of these statements about Greek temples is most accurate?

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Why do classical Greek temples not contain arches?

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Which of the following best describes Ancient Greek architecture?

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Why are Greek temples smaller than temples found in Egypt?

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What is a major difference between Greek and Roman temples?

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What is misleading about the architectural and sculptural evidence that remains of the Greek artistic tradition?

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Greek Doric temples _________________.

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As time progressed Greek temple architecture changed. Columns _________________.

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The image above is an aerial view of the Temple of Athena Nike on the Athenian Acropolis (410-405 B.C.).

(Image by José-Manuel Benito from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple\_of\_Athena\_Nike.)

What about the Temple of Athena Nike makes it unique as compared to the other buildings on the Athenian Acropolis?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ionic order temple construction?

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