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TMA 03 Art History, Literature and Philosophy  

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TMA 03 Art History, Literature and Philosophy Part 1: Short Answer Colosseum is an example of a building in which its form and function are inextricably linked. To prove this, let us take a look at some of the orders, the wall-like structure and the vaults of the Colosseum as part of its form and functions. With reference to the Illustration Book Colour Plate 19,28,72,75,76 and 78, and Block 2 The Colosseum Figure 6.1 and 6.2, the Colosseum evidently uses five orders: 'Doric', 'Tuscan', 'Ionic', 'Corinthian' and 'Composite'. The function of these orders is to provide a framework for the divisions of the whole building. A different order is used for different levels, portraying the subtlety of the building. Both 'Doric' and 'Tuscan' orders give an appearance of sturdiness to a building while 'Ionic', 'Corinthian' and 'Composite' orders tend to make a building appear rich and elegant. In studying the...

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