What is meant by “the orders” in classical architecture? Where did they come fro

What is meant by “the orders” in classical architecture? Where did they come fro

What is meant by “the orders” in classical architecture? Where did they come from? What do they mean? How are they to be used? These questions are answered in different ways by different theorists at different times and places. Discuss the leading theories of the orders from antiquity to the 16th century. Do these approaches hold any relevance for architecture in the modern world? Summarize the arguments made and evaluate their relative merit.
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