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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

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columns that are thicker at the bottom

Explanation: Greek architects used subtle optical refinements (entasis and slight tapering) so columns appear straight and visually balanced—making them slightly thicker at the bottom (and bulge slightly in the middle).