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Columns Collection (#16)

"Columns: Symbolic Structures that Span Time and Space" From the heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a blazing inferno to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight's epic tale

Background imageColumns Collection: Les ponts ne sont qu'illusion

Les ponts ne sont qu'illusion
av peteghium

Background imageColumns Collection: Between the pillars

Between the pillars
Henk Goossens

Background imageColumns Collection: Si'ine pillars

Si'ine pillars
Alexey Kharitonov

Background imageColumns Collection: The Temple of Concordia against blue sky, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Temple of Concordia against blue sky, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: The Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily

The Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: The illuminated Temple of Concordia seen from a drone at dawn, Valley of the Temples

The illuminated Temple of Concordia seen from a drone at dawn, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: The Greek Temple of Concordia, part of the old city of Akragas, seen from below

The Greek Temple of Concordia, part of the old city of Akragas, seen from below, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: The illuminated Greek Temple of Hera seen from a drone, Valley of the Temples

The illuminated Greek Temple of Hera seen from a drone, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Frederik's Church (Frederiks Kirke) (The Marble Church), Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Frederik's Church (Frederiks Kirke) (The Marble Church), Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Illuminated Concordia Greek Temple seen from above at dawn, Valley of the Temples

Illuminated Concordia Greek Temple seen from above at dawn, Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Temple of Augustus, 2 AD, Forum Square, Old Town, Pula, Croatia, Europe

Temple of Augustus, 2 AD, Forum Square, Old Town, Pula, Croatia, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Rom 3

Rom 3
Ana Rut Bre

Background imageColumns Collection: golden karnak

golden karnak
Nicoleta Gabor

Background imageColumns Collection: Ponte di Rialto

Ponte di Rialto
Haggard

Background imageColumns Collection: Ruins of Portico, Peschiera (Fishpond), Hadrian's Villa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tivoli

Ruins of Portico, Peschiera (Fishpond), Hadrian's Villa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tivoli, Province of Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Columns of Theater, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Latium (Lazio), Italy

Columns of Theater, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Roman Forum seen from North West, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province

Roman Forum seen from North West, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: View from above of Decumanus, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province

View from above of Decumanus, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Architectural detail of the New York Public Library (NYPL), second largest in the USA

Architectural detail of the New York Public Library (NYPL), second largest in the USA and fourth largest in the world, New York City, United States of America, North America

Background imageColumns Collection: Financial center of the old town of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

Financial center of the old town of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

Background imageColumns Collection: View of Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa

View of Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageColumns Collection: Copenhagen - study VI

Copenhagen - study VI
Stefan Buder

Background imageColumns Collection: The ancient passage

The ancient passage
Claudio Moretti

Background imageColumns Collection: A Family Walking on Arch Bridge

A Family Walking on Arch Bridge
Emma Zhao

Background imageColumns Collection: Sanctuary Serenity

Sanctuary Serenity
Shirley Ji

Background imageColumns Collection: Cross Lookup

Cross Lookup
Yohan Borca

Background imageColumns Collection: Soul

Soul
Sill Scaroni

Background imageColumns Collection: Water in the Crypt

Water in the Crypt
Christopher Budny

Background imageColumns Collection: An Egyptian Girl with a Sistrum, 1886 (oil on panel)

An Egyptian Girl with a Sistrum, 1886 (oil on panel)
5889080 An Egyptian Girl with a Sistrum, 1886 (oil on panel) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 68.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

Background imageColumns Collection: The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Giants Causeway - The Honeycomb - 40, 000 interlocking basalt columns on the coast at County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageColumns Collection: The Temple of Saturn Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

The Temple of Saturn Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: The Temple of Saturn was an ancient Roman temple to the god Saturn. Its ruins stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Roman Forum

Background imageColumns Collection: Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England - Nave - In 1338 the mason William Joy employed

Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England - Nave - In 1338 the mason William Joy employed an unorthodox solution by inserting low arches topped by inverted arches of similar dimensions

Background imageColumns Collection: Uniforms of the Portuguese cavalry, 1800s

Uniforms of the Portuguese cavalry, 1800s
Uniforms of the Portuguese Army, 1800s. Mounted Lisbon police guard 5, cavalryman from the Legion of Alorgna, and cavalryman from the Regiment of Alcantara

Background imageColumns Collection: The Propylaea, entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

The Propylaea, entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, Greece
View of the Propylaea, entrance to the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. At right, the Temple of Athena Nike, and at left, the building with the paintings of the Greek painter Polignotus. I Propilei

Background imageColumns Collection: Examples of the proportions of Doric columns, Greek

Examples of the proportions of Doric columns, Greek architecture. Column from the Parthenon 1, and the Propylaea 2, 3. Esempi di proporzione dorica

Background imageColumns Collection: Sketch of Moina Mathers (1865-1928) in the role of the High Priestess Anari

Sketch of Moina Mathers (1865-1928) in the role of the High Priestess Anari
RGL212685 Sketch of Moina Mathers (1865-1928) in the role of the High Priestess Anari, working the Rites of Isis, Paris, 1899 (pen & ink on paper) by English School

Background imageColumns Collection: Temple of Poseidon at Paestum, Southern Italy

Temple of Poseidon at Paestum, Southern Italy
Temple at Paestum (Pesto), Province of Salerno, Campania, Southern Italy. A Doric style Greek temple, it was once thought to be dedicated to Poseidon

Background imageColumns Collection: Young gentleman dancing the minuet in a ballroom

Young gentleman dancing the minuet in a ballroom with columns, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Background imageColumns Collection: Casa dei Vetti (House of the Vettii), Pompeii, Italy

Casa dei Vetti (House of the Vettii), Pompeii, Italy. Date: circa 1900

Background imageColumns Collection: Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd, Kings Road, Chelsea, London

Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd, Kings Road, Chelsea, London
View outside the premises of Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd (opened 1907), 120 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, with a royal coat of arms above the door. Date: circa 1908

Background imageColumns Collection: University of Glasgow - Cloisters under Bute Hall

University of Glasgow - Cloisters under Bute Hall. late 19th century

Background imageColumns Collection: Interior, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark

Interior, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark
Interior, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (art museum), Copenhagen, Denmark, with ancient Greek and Roman sculptures from the Carl Jacobsen Collection. Date: circa 1908

Background imageColumns Collection: SECRET AGENT FASHION -MODEL ERIN MOONEY

SECRET AGENT FASHION -MODEL ERIN MOONEY

Background imageColumns Collection: Ancient Roman Baths at Bath Avon Roman Bath house Roman columns seating

Ancient Roman Baths at Bath Avon Roman Bath house Roman columns seating areas December 1930

Background imageColumns Collection: Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c. 1734. Creator: Giovanni Paolo Panini

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c. 1734. Creator: Giovanni Paolo Panini
Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c. 1734

Background imageColumns Collection: Ireland, County Mayo, Moore Hall

Ireland, County Mayo, Moore Hall, the ruins of the former Moore family home on the shores of Lough Carra

Background imageColumns Collection: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

Background imageColumns Collection: Tomb (Mastaba) of Seshem Nefer Theti, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tomb (Mastaba) of Seshem Nefer Theti, Great Pyramids of Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Giza, Egypt, North Africa, Africa




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"Columns: Symbolic Structures that Span Time and Space" From the heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a blazing inferno to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight's epic tale, they have long been associated with heroism and strength. Just like these brave individuals, columns stand tall as enduring symbols of resilience. In the realm of architecture, classical orders such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns evoke a sense of grandeur and elegance. They grace iconic structures like St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Rome - an awe-inspiring testament to human ingenuity. But they can not confined to ancient marvels alone; they transcend boundaries both physical and cultural. A poster for French railways leading to Morocco showcases how these architectural elements can bridge nations while inviting exploration. Closer to home in Berea, Kentucky lies Boone Tavern Hotel - its stately facade adorned with majestic columns that exude Southern charm. These pillars serve as silent witnesses to countless stories unfolding within its walls. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, it also find their place in academia. The standard periodic table stands proudly with each element type organized into neat rows and columns - a scientific masterpiece guiding our understanding of matter itself. Even University College London boasts impressive columned entrances that welcome eager minds seeking knowledge within its hallowed halls. Columns here symbolize enlightenment and intellectual pursuit. Meanwhile, on the downtown skyline of Kansas City stands Union Station - an architectural gem punctuated by towering columns that reflect both history and progress simultaneously. It serves as a reminder that even amidst modernity, we honor our past through design choices rooted in tradition. Whether it be saving lives or embodying artistic expression or serving practical purposes in construction or education – "columns" are more than just structural elements; they represent humanity's triumphs over adversity throughout time.