This is a concept used by the Greeks- the columns. Columns were used to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. As seen in this image, we can see that columns did not have a uniform design. Some were original- smooth and long; while others had the carving of elegant designs- seen especially in the Ionic and Corinthian designs. Although the designs were usually different, they all served the same purpose. There was no limit as to how many columns a building could have- although it would degrade the beauty, elegance, and attraction of the building.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
This is a concept used by the Greeks- the columns. Columns were used to evenly distribute the weight of the structure. As seen in this image, we can see that columns did not have a uniform design. Some were original- smooth and long; while others had the carving of elegant designs- seen especially in the Ionic and Corinthian designs. Although the designs were usually different, they all served the same purpose. There was no limit as to how many columns a building could have- although it would degrade the beauty, elegance, and attraction of the building.
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I liked how you described the columns, because instead of describing the buildings themselves, you wrote about specific parts with great detail what was great. one part I really liked was how you described column design as a "uniform," which i never used to describe it.
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