Photo by. Best Vineyard Views: Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Malibu & More. By Kristine Hansen. Whether it's fog-laced redwoods on the Sonoma Coast, manicured gardens near Santa Barbara, or one of the best views of Los Angeles, you'll find picturesque landscapes at each of these California wineries.
Ancient Greek architecture is best known from its temples, many of which are found throughout the region, mostly as ruins but many substantially intact.The second important type of building that survives all over the Hellenic world is the open-air theatre, with the earliest dating from around 350 BC.n the three orders of Ancient Greek architecture, the sculptural decoration, be it a simple half round astragal, a frieze of stylised foliage or the ornate sculpture of the pediment, is all essential to the architecture of which it is a part. In the Doric order, there is no variation in its placement.
Chinese architecture. Corner tower of the Forbidden City, Beijing. Chinese architecture is a style of architecture that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. The architecture of China is as old as Chinese civilization. From every source of informationâliterary, graphic, exemplary ...