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  • The History of Architectural Columns

    Their ability to stand among ruins and hold massive structures all the while mesmerize with their ornate beauty could be why people come from all over the world to visit famous columned...

  • Types of Columns

    Columns have long been used in construction, and throughout history civilizations used Greek architecture as a basis in their buildings. Greek column styles influenced Roman construction and are...

  • What Are the Types of Architectural Columns?

    The column has grown to be one of the most commonly used and popular features in architecture. From the ancient world to today, the column has been used in tens of thousands of structures around...

  • Types of Greek Architectural Columns

    Columns are architectural components used to provide structural support to roofs, ceilings and other building elements. In addition to their practical function, they are also considered an...

  • Parts of a Column

    A column is a cylindrical support that is usually a structural element. Columns used in architecture support a section of an entablature, which is the upper horizontal part of a classical...

  • The Types of Columns Used in Architecture

    Frequently found in Southern Colonial, Neoclassic and Greek Revival-style homes, the Greek Orders represent the beginning of the use of columns in architecture as we know it today. All other...

  • About Ancient Greek Architecture

    In Western culture, we commonly associate ancient Greek architecture with dramatic pillars in the front of a home or other building. While the ruins of the Parthenon may come to mind, ancient...

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