From the "Elements of Architecture: Column and Colonnade" section of the "Art of Ancient Egypt" chapter (Chapter 3). Elements included: capital; shaft; base; capital (double bull).
Hypostyle hall, also called the "Temple of the Spirit of Sety, Beloved of Ptah in the House of Amun." Elements included: flower capitals; bud capitals; clerestory.
"The design, inspired by the Erechtheion at Athens, includes a six-column Ionic façade and demonstrates the continuing impact of Greek art and architecture." (Caption, Pedley, p. 386)
Architecture; Buildings; Public baths; Health & hygiene facilities; Social & civic facilities; Churches; Basilicas; Religious facilities; Interiors; Rooms & spaces; Naves; Architectural elements; Structural elements; Walls; Ceilings;...
"Remodeled by Michelangelo as the nave of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Saint Mary of the Angels), 1563." (caption, p.285); "Luigi Vanvitelli remodeled the church in the 18th century..." (p.285)
Architecture; Temples; Greek temples; Religious facilities; Buildings; Interiors; Sculpture; Metalwork; Goldwork; Woodwork; Women; Goddesses; People associated with religion; Supernatural beings; Fictitious characters; Myths; Legends; Clothing...
"The statue was made of wood, plated with ivory and gold." (Caption, p.74); The statue "was about 12 metres [meters] (39 feet) high and made of wood faced with ivory and gold. [...] The figure wore a triple-crested helmet. It had a...
Based on a drawing by Lanciano and Carpano (caption, p.197); “The Colosseum was begun by Vespasian in the 70s AD on the site of the lake of Nero’s Domus Aurea, and was financed from the spoils of the sack of Jerusalem in AD 70. It was dedicated...
