AP Art History › Understanding terminology that describes Ancient Greek and Roman architecture
The Roman building the Pantheon features columns in the style called __________.
The ______________ refers to the use of a different architectural order (Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian) on each level of a building, as on the Colosseum.
A _____________ is a circular building in Greek and Roman architecture.
A ______________ column resembles a Doric column, but it is unfluted and has a base.
A(n) ___________ is a circular opening at the top & center of a dome.
A horizontal area of sculpted decoration on a wall close to the ceiling is known as a(n) ___________________.
An Ionic column is distinguished by __________.
A __________ is a triangular gable found over major architectural elements, especially the porch of Classical temples.
The chamber at the center of an ancient temple is called a ________________.
Female figures supporting an overhang in place of columns are known as __________.