pseudoprostyle

An obsolete architectural term describing a type of classical temple or building with a portico of columns at the front only, not at the sides or rear.

• 🇪🇸Término arquitectónico en desuso que describe un tipo de templo o edificio clásico con un pórtico de columnas solo al frente, y no en los lados ni en la parte trasera.

1. Architectural style C2 formal

   Describes a building or structure that has a row of columns only across the front entrance, not along the sides.

   • The ancient temple was designed in a pseudoprostyle style.
   • The architect chose a pseudoprostyle layout for the new museum.
   • Pseudoprostyle structures are common in classical Greek architecture.

   🇪🇸pseudopróstilo

   Antónimos: amphiprostyleperipteral