peripteral (Meaning)
Wordnet
peripteral (a)
having columns on all sides
Webster
peripteral (a.)
Having columns on all sides; -- said of an edifice. See Apteral.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peripteral
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peripteral Sentence Examples
- The peripteral temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion epitomized Greek architectural grandeur.
- The Parthenon, one of the most famous peripteral temples, featured a colonnade of 46 Doric columns surrounding its cella.
- Peripteral temples were characterized by their rectangular shape and a single row of columns around the perimeter.
- The peripteral design allowed for the creation of a covered ambulatory around the temple's exterior.
- The peripteral temple at Assos, Turkey, exhibited intricate Ionic columns and a refined pediment.
- Peripteral temples were often built on elevated platforms, emphasizing their prominence.
- The peripteral temple of Zeus at Olympia possessed a monumental scale and was adorned with sculptural reliefs.
- The Heraion of Argos, a significant peripteral temple, featured a double row of columns on one of its sides.
- Peripteral temples influenced Roman temple architecture, giving rise to pseudoperipteral and other forms.
- The peripteral temple served not only as a religious structure but also as a symbol of civic pride and architectural mastery.
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having columns on all sidesHaving columns on all sides; -- said of an edifice. See Apteral.
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The peripteral temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion epitomized Greek architectural grandeur.
The Parthenon, one of the most famous peripteral temples, featured a colonnade of 46 Doric columns surrounding its cella.
Peripteral temples were characterized by their rectangular shape and a single row of columns around the perimeter.
The peripteral design allowed for the creation of a covered ambulatory around the temple's exterior.
