Giant order
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giant-order-210-3907947
title:
Giant order
text:
In classical architecture, a giant order, also known as colossal order, is an order whose columns or pilasters span two storeys. At the same time, smaller orders may feature in arcades or window and door framings within the storeys that are embraced by the giant order. The giant order was rare in antiquity. Vitruvius' depiction of the lost Basilica of Fanum contains columns spanning two stories. Roman architectural historian Mark Wilson Jones also cites the columns at the Basilica of Pompeii, th
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Order of architecture
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_order
date created:
2003-11-10T02:12:25Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T19:50:22Z
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