Which example best represents the use of optical illusions in Greek and Greek-inspired American architecture?

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columns that are thinner at the bottom
columns that are thinner at the bottom

reliefs with cleverly hidden messages
reliefs with cleverly hidden messages

columns with intricately designed capitals
columns with intricately designed capitals

columns that are thicker at the bottom
pick one

Answer 1

The example that best represents the use of optical illusions in Greek and Greek-inspired American architecture is:

columns that are thinner at the bottom

This design technique, known as entasis, creates the illusion of straight lines and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the columns.