Images

A diagram illustrating the pronaos of a temple - the space between the outer columns and entrance of a Classical temple.

A cornice from the Arch of Titus, Rome, completed c. 81 CE.

The portico of the Pantheon in Rome, c. 135 CE.

The 2nd century BCE Temple of Portunus, Rome. At the sides can be seen engaged columns.

Pilaster columns on the Colosseum of Rome, completed in the 1st century CE.

a cornice with dentils, from the rear of the Pantheon (c. 125 CE), Rome.

The pediment of the pantheon in Rome, completed c. 125 CE. Once it would have carried a gilded bronze emblem, possibly an eagle and wreath.

Colossal Bull Head from Hundred-Column Hall, Dark gray limestone, Persepolis (Iran), Achaemenid Period (Reign of Xerxes and Ataxerxes I, 486-424 BCE), Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.

Relief orthostat (stone slab at base of wall) of war chariot from Sam'al (Turkey), west side of citadel gate; Basalt; Late Hittite period (9th cent BCE); Museum of the Ancient Orient, Istanbul Archaeological Museums.

Frieze of Striding Lions, Perspolis (Iran), Palace G, Limestone, Achaemenid Period (Reign of Darius I and Xerxes, 522-465 BCE), Oriental Institute, University of Chicago This carving represents a cloth canopy with tassels (partly chipped...