Archaeology - Greek 1

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1. Capital?

  • the topmost member of a column
  • a triangular shape, placed above the horizontal structure of the entablature, typically supported by columns
  • a short plinth used to support a pedestal, sculpture or column
  • ornament placed on a flat base and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style
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2. Where is an Architrave on a building?

  • a main beam resting across the tops of columns.
  • the base of a metope
  • another term to describe supporting columns
  • an arch, either decorative or fundimental

3. What is a metope?

  • A sacred pit, usually for votives or sacrifical remains
  • a rectangular architectural element that fills the space between two triglyphs
  • The entrance to a sacred enclosure
  • The sacred image of the deity, usually fashioned out of wood

4. Frieze

  • ornament placed on a flat base and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style
  • triangular shape, placed above the horizontal structure of the entablature, typically supported by columns
  • the wide central section part of an entablature and may be plain
  • the topmost member of a column

5. Define 'Emporion'?

  • mothercity
  • trading post
  • traders
  • colony leader
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