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Stoa In Athens
A stoa (; plural, stoas,"stoa", ''Oxford English Dictionary'', 2nd Ed., 1989 stoai, or stoae ), in ancient Greek architecture, is a covered walkway or portico, commonly for public use. Early stoas were open at the entrance with columns, usually of the Doric order, lining the side of the building; they created a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere. This, an "open-fronted shelter with a lean-to roof", is the meaning in modern usage, but in fact the ancient Greeks "made no clear distinction in their speech" between these and large enclosed rooms with similar functions. Later examples were built as two storeys, and incorporated inner colonnades usually in the Ionic style, where shops or sometimes offices were located. These buildings were open to the public; merchants could sell their goods, artists could display their artwork, and religious gatherings could take place. Stoas usually surrounded the marketplaces or agora of large cities and were used as a framing device. Oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massimo Pigliucci-Stoa Of Attalos
Massimo () is a masculine Italian given name. Notable people with the name include: * Massimo Agostinelli (Max Agos) (born 1987), Swiss-based Italian American artist, entrepreneur and activist * Massimo Agostini (born 1964), Italian football manager and former striker * Massimo Alioto (born 1972), associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore * Massimo Allevi (born 1969), former Italian pole vaulter * Massimo Ambrosini Cavaliere OMRI (born 1977), Italian former professional footballer * Massimo De Ambrosis (born 1964), Italian actor and voice actor * Massimo Amfiteatrof (1907–1990), Russian-born Italian cellist * Paolo Massimo Antici (1924–2003), Italian diplomat, founder of the Antici Group * Massimo Aparo (born 1953), Italian nuclear engineer * Massimo Apollonio (born 1970), former Italian racing cyclist * Massimo Ardinghi (born 1971), former professional tennis player from Italy * Massimo Arduini (born 1960), Italian auto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
