Boomer learns about Greco-Roman Architecture!

Today Boomer and I were walking around the Arezzo, and we noticed the columns that are found almost everywhere in town. Some were plain, classical, and basic looking. Others were detailed with circles. There were also a few that were decorated with a leafy style. After doing some research with Boomer on the internet and remembering what we learned in Latin Class back at OU, we learned that there are three different types of columns that the Greeks and the Roman designed. The three columns that Boomer pointed out actually fit the description of what we research.

We learned that the simple ones are called Doric Columns. The circular finished ones are called Ionic Columns, and the leafy ones are named Corinthian Columns. Can you pick out the column styles in the pictures?

What style is this?

And what about this one? Look closely at the top and bottom.

This one is a little more difficult because it is so old, and worn. But do you know what kind of column this is?

Another interesting thing that Boomer read about columns was that columns are used as a support for the ceiling. Columns allowed the ancient Greeks and Romans to build infrastructures without walls. That is a very unique style of architecture! Think about some land marks in the U.S. Can you think about any buildings in the U.S. that has columns similar to what Boomer has seen in the pictures? here is the link to a famous building in the U.S. that has been inspired by Greco-Roman architecture.

http://www.airvibez.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/white-house.jpeg

Go to these websites to learn more about Greco-Roman Architecture.

http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/roman-architecture/roman-columns.htm

http://www.ancient.eu.com/column/