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Amphiprostyle

In classical architecture, Amphiprostyle denotes a temple with a portico both at the front and the rear. This never exceeded the use of four columns in the front, and four in the rear. The best-known example is the tetrastyle small Temple of Athena Nike at Athens.

See also the Temple of Venus and Roma.

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amphiprostyle
Jan 01, 1988; Webster's NewWorld Dictionary 01-01-1988 am|phi|pro|style (am|f pro'stil, am fip'r stil) adj. Archit. having columns at the front...
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amphi-
Sep 05, 2008; amphi- • comb. form 1. both: amphibian. ∎  of both kinds: amphipod. ∎  on both sides:...
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portico
Nov 12, 2008; , roofed space using columns or posts, generally included between a wall and a row of columns or between two rows of columns. In...
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