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	The shape of Etruscan columns was influenced by the simplicity of the Greek Doric order. However, because they were placed widely apart, their ratios and proportions were more in line with the Greek Ionic order. Their wooden columns were decoratively painted. Sometimes they also featured bases and capitals adorned with painted terracotta decorations.		The shape of Etruscan columns was influenced by the simplicity of the Greek Doric order. However, because they were placed widely apart, their ratios and proportions were more in line with the Greek Ionic order. Their wooden columns were decoratively painted. Sometimes they also featured bases and capitals adorned with painted terracotta decorations.

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−	It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, ~~since~~ many of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.	+	It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, as many of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.

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−	Unlike the Greeks (and later, the Romans) who used stone, the Etruscans favoured building ~~materials of~~ wood, clay, brick and ~~even~~ tufa (building blocks made from the region’s volcanic ash). ~~In addition to being used~~ for city walls, ~~stone was reserved for~~ building foundations and tombs. The traces of Etruscan architecture that have been preserved are primarily religious temples where stone was used for the foundations.	+	Unlike the Greeks (and later, the Romans) who used stone, the Etruscans favoured building using wood, clay, brick and tufa (building blocks made from the region’s volcanic ash). Stone was reserved for city walls, building foundations and tombs. The traces of Etruscan architecture that have been preserved are primarily religious temples where stone was used for the foundations.

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	It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, since many of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.		It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, since many of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.

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−	It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, since ~~most~~ of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who ~~razed and~~ built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.	+	It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, since many of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.

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	Unlike the Greeks (and later, the Romans) who used stone, the Etruscans favoured building materials of wood, clay, brick and even tufa (building blocks made from the region’s volcanic ash). In addition to being used for city walls, stone was reserved for building foundations and tombs. The traces of Etruscan architecture that have been preserved are primarily religious temples where stone was used for the foundations.		Unlike the Greeks (and later, the Romans) who used stone, the Etruscans favoured building materials of wood, clay, brick and even tufa (building blocks made from the region’s volcanic ash). In addition to being used for city walls, stone was reserved for building foundations and tombs. The traces of Etruscan architecture that have been preserved are primarily religious temples where stone was used for the foundations.

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	Reconstruction of an Etruscan Temple of the 6th century, according to Vitruvius.		Reconstruction of an Etruscan Temple of the 6th century, according to Vitruvius.

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		+	The shape of Etruscan columns was influenced by the simplicity of the Greek Doric order. However, because they were placed widely apart, their ratios and proportions were more in line with the Greek Ionic order. Their wooden columns were decoratively painted. Sometimes they also featured bases and capitals adorned with painted terracotta decorations.
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		+	* Architectural history.
		+	* Architectural Styles.
		+	* Classical architecture.
		+	* Elements of classical columns.
		+	* Greek classical orders in architecture.
		+	* Roman Classical orders in architecture.

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Model of an Etruscan temple.

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= Introduction =

It is believed that the Etruscan architectural tradition developed around the seventh century BC, perhaps as a result of Greek colonisation that took place in southern Italy. Very little Etruscan architecture survives, since most of the cities were destroyed by the Romans who razed and built over them during the rise of the Roman Empire. Some of their city walls and characteristic masonry arched gateways remain.

[[File:EtruscanArch.Perugia.jpg]]

Sketch of the Etruscan Arch, Perugia (also known as Porta Augusta).

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Unlike the Greeks (and later, the Romans) who used stone, the Etruscans favoured building materials of wood, clay, brick and even tufa (building blocks made from the region’s volcanic ash). In addition to being used for city walls, stone was reserved for building foundations and tombs. The traces of Etruscan architecture that have been preserved are primarily religious temples where stone was used for the foundations.

[[File:EtruscanModel.Vitruvius.jpg]]

Reconstruction of an Etruscan Temple of the 6th century, according to Vitruvius.

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There are ancient Roman descriptions (particularly those by Vitruvius) that remark upon rich facade decorations, but simplicity was the underlying characteristic of these structures. The shape of Etruscan columns was influenced by the simplicity of the Greek Doric order. However, because they were placed widely apart, their ratios and proportions were more in line with the Greek Ionic order. These wooden columns were decoratively painted. They also featured bases and capitals adorned with painted terracotta decorations.

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