According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, the architectural designs of the Parthenon considered the effects of straight columns on the human eye, stating, “To give the illusion of true straight lines, the columns lean ever so slightly inwards, a feature which also gives a lifting effect to the building making it appear lighter than its construction material would suggest (Cartwright, 2015).” Through the use of geometric principles known at that time, the Athenians were able to construct a Doric temple that was structurally sound, and illusive in its aesthetic beauty to the human
According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, the architectural designs of the Parthenon considered the effects of straight columns on the human eye, stating, “To give the illusion of true straight lines, the columns lean ever so slightly inwards, a feature which also gives a lifting effect to the building making it appear lighter than its construction material would suggest (Cartwright, 2015).” Through the use of geometric principles known at that time, the Athenians were able to construct a Doric temple that was structurally sound, and illusive in its aesthetic beauty to the human