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	Camille Gizzarelli BellaOnline's Art Appreciation Editor

Ancient Columns & Greek Revival Architecture
Temples were built in ancient Greece using three orders of columns. Wanting to emulate this style, Thomas Jefferson was the architect of neo-classical buildings in the United States.

Napoleon and Famous Arches in Paris, France
Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France (1804-1815) commissioned the building of arches in Paris to celebrate his military triumphs; however, one was moved and another had its sculpture replaced.

Taj Mahal : Labor of Love
The magnificent tomb built by Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife is indisputably one of the most magnificent architectural masterpieces of all time.

The Architecture of Chicago

The Inside Story of the Pyramids [offsite link]
An online adventure presented by NOVA that describes the history, meaning, and science of the pyramids at Giza. You can actually experience a panoramic photographic view of the inside of a pyramid.

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