Question

This is photograph of the Colosseum. Which of the following aspects of architecture are not a part of this construction?
a.
the three Greek orders (columns)
c.
crenellation
b.
arches
d.
post-and-lintel system



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

The Colosseum uses all three Greek orders (stacked column orders), extensive arches and vaulting (and decorative post-and-lintel elements), but it is not a fortified structure and does not feature crenellation (battlements).