DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - D - In a Greek temple, pediments project over the tops of columns and a cornice separates the upper and lower parts of the temple.

Key Takeaway: Greek temples are typically rectangular and were organized in a highly-rigid set of architecture and geometric principles. These temples were usually built with the typical post-and-lintel system. On top of the columns set a pediment, usually containing important sculpture depicting the gods and goddesses. Beneath the pediment sat the cornice, separating the upper and lower parts of the temple.