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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

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Columns Collection: Portico of the Roman Forum in Merida, Spain
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Columns Collection: Marble pillars in courtyard in City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Columns Collection: The Treasury, Al-Khazneh, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan
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Columns Collection: Temple of Artemis, Jerash, Jerash Governorate, Jordan
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Columns Collection: Temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympieion, Athens, Attica, Greece
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Columns Collection: The blue light of dusk on the ancient Imperial Forum Rome Lazio Italy Europe
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Columns Collection: Saint Pauls bay, Lindos, Rhodes, Greece. Panorama from the acropolis of Lindos
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Columns Collection: Europe, England, London, Hammersmith, Lyric Theatre
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Columns Collection: Romanesque cloisters at Abbaye de Fontfroide, Aude Department, Languedoc-Roussillon
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Columns Collection: Egypt - Cairo - A Lady of the Harem with escort
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Columns Collection: Ruins of Portico, Peschiera (Fishpond), Hadrian's Villa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tivoli
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Columns Collection: Columns of Theater, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province, Latium (Lazio), Italy
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Columns Collection: Roman Forum seen from North West, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province
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Columns Collection: View from above of Decumanus, Ostia Antica archaeological site, Ostia, Rome province
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Columns Collection: Architectural detail of the New York Public Library (NYPL), second largest in the USA
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Columns Collection: Financial center of the old town of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America
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Columns Collection: View of Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa
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Columns Collection: Soul
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Columns Collection: To the Next
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Columns Collection: Stuðlagil canyon, Iceland
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Columns Collection: Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: The Hindoo Temple near Kootub, Delhi, 1858-60 (albumen silver print)
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Columns Collection: The Monument to the Great Fire of London, aka The Monument, London, England
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Columns Collection: Dido Sacrifices to Juno, the Goddess of Marriage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: The Death of Dido, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: Dido and Aeneas, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
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Columns Collection: City electric works, Vienna, Austria
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Columns Collection: Kazan Cathedral, St. Petersburg
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Columns Collection: Ptolemais, Cyrenaica
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Columns Collection: Vintage travel photo of the Acropolis overlooking Athens Greece, taken in October 1973
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Columns Collection: Holy Chapel
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Columns Collection: Victory Arch, Bolzano (Bozen), Bozen district, Sudtirol (South Tyrol), Italy, Europe
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Columns Collection: Main facade of the Temple and colonnade on the right, Philae
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Columns Collection: Detail of the columns of the Temple of Horus, Edfu
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Columns Collection: The Peristyle Court, Temple of Horus, Edfu
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Columns Collection: Entrance to the Great Hypostyle Hall, Karnac Temple
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Columns Collection: View of Pozzo dei Grifi e dei Leoni an Duomo in Piazza Grande at dusk, Montepulciano
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Columns Collection: View of Pozzo dei Grifi e dei Leoni and Palazzo Comunale in Piazza Grande at dusk, Montepulciano
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Columns Collection: View of Neues Museum viewed from Lustgarten at dusk, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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Columns Collection: View of Kolonnadenhof at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Museum Island, Mitte, Berlin, Germany
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Columns Collection: View of exterior of Olympiastadion Berlin, built for the 1936 Olympics, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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Columns Collection: View of Alte Nationalgalerie and Kolonnadenhof at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Museum Island
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Columns Collection: View of Franzosischer Dom, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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Columns Collection: View of Brandenburg Gate and visitors in Pariser Platz on sunny day, Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe
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Columns Collection: View of Brandenburg Gate from Platz des 18 Marz on sunny day, Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe



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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.