AHIST 1401 Art History Term 4, 2018 2019

Why do you think the architect(s) chose to copy the classical style? The reasons why, in my opinion, the architects of the time decided to use the style a style of the past (or at least to draw inspiration from it), it was that in that historical period, one felt the need (sometimes induced) of buildings that gave a sense of stability and safety. In the Hellenistic period, less impressive buildings, such as shops and small houses, were not built in this style. However, other types of build...