Importance of Pillars to Greek Architecture

It is made clear through classic Greek architecture, that the use of pillars is necessary in the structure of buildings one would see in Oedipus. Because they are the support  system holding up ceilings and surrounding all structures, the pillars are essential and provide a sense of authenticity in a performance of Greek theater today. A concept for the set design in both anchoring the stage as well as providing a living space for the actors to live, is surrounding the entire set by pillars. Some could be full pillars and in the front there could be representational pillars (some cut short in order to show they are there, but not to block the view of the audience), in order to show structure and establish the setting of Oedipus; inside the palace.


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Examples of pillars found on:  http://www.radford.edu/rbarris/schoolofathens/greekarchitecturestudy.html