Q Cities and towns are full of references to Greek architecture. The Greek column supports we have studied have become integral to architectural styles all over the world. Take a walk through any city or town and you're likely to see examples. Go out and do this. Bring your camera and snap a photo, then post it here. Note what sort of Greek order the building represents: Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian. (By the way, you may want to google the Tuscan and Composite orders as well, as these are sometimes used in buildings employing the orders.) Take the example you have photographed and discuss it. Begin by identifying which of the three Greek orders of architecture you notice in the buildings. Then, discuss HOW that order is used. This may have a lot to do with how the column is proportioned (is it massive or slender?), or the context in which it exists (is it on the porch of somebody's home, or built into the façade of a bank? Is there one lone column, or many? And why might this matter?). As a larger question, think of many buildings you've seen that use the Greek orders. What do you notice about the types of buildings that use these architectural elements? Is it all types of buildings, or do you see it more with certain kinds of structures? Also, what do you think is the significance of this use? In other words, what does using a Greek order convey to the viewer in a "psychological" way? Or, what are the connotations of using the Greek orders? Are these connotations always the same, or are they broad and differing, depending on context? A way you might think of this is by contrast. Imagine the same building with Egyptian columns or with very modern columns, stripped of most detail. What is it that makes a Greek order so characteristic? Conduct this discussion by referring back to at least one specific thing you took from this week's lesson, as described by Anthony, Ross, or in the reading. Post your thoughts, following the instructions below. Your post should be two to three (well-developed) paragraphs long. You may also upload descriptive text, a YouTube link, or an MP3 file. View and comment on at least one of your classmates' posts.