Triglyph
The triglyph is another part of this area. See if you can remember the name of this part. Close this window first.
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Read the text and follow the instructions below to test yourself then move on to The Ionic Order. |
The Doric Order Quiz: Do you know your architectural terms? |
Test yourself on the terms you've encountered in this section of the Programme. If you want to do this section again before doing this exercise, you can go back to the beginning and start again. |
Test what you've learnt with the exercise below. Click on each part of the diagram to highlight it and answer the pop-up question by clicking on the word you think is the right answer. |
Cornice
That's correct. The cornice is part of the entablature.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Entablature
Yes, this is PART of the entablature. Now try clicking on the correct term for this part. Close this window first.
Frieze
Correct. The frieze is also PART of the entablature. The frieze is made up of two other parts. Close this window and try clicking on those parts to test your memory of their names.
Triglyph
The triglyph is part of this area. See if you can remember the name of this entire part. Close this window first.
Metope
The metope is part of this area. See if you can remember the name of this entire part. Close this window first.
Metope
The metope is another part of this area. See if you can remember the name of this part. Close this window first.
Metope
Correct. The metope is part of the frieze, which is in turn part of the entablature.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Frieze
This area is PART of the frieze. See if you can remember the name of this specific part. Close this window first.
Triglyph
Correct. The triglyph is part of the frieze, which is in turn part of the entablature.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Architrave
Correct. The architrave is part of the entablature.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Capital
This area is PART of the capital. See if you can remember the name of this specific part. Close this window first.
Column
This is PART of the column. Now try clicking on the correct term for this part. Close this window first.
Abacus
Correct. The abacus is part of the capital, which is in turn part of the column.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Echinus
Correct. The echinus is part of the capital, which is in turn part of the column.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Shaft
Correct. The shaft is part of the column.
Now close this window and try clicking on another part of the diagram.
Stylobate
Correct.
Make sure you know all the parts. You can go back and click on them as many times as you like, then move on to the next screen.
Close this window.