The Parthenon is seen as the most mathematically corrent building, because of the balance of weight of each column with respect of the column next to it. Is not noticeable at first, but the columns are slightly curved inward. The purpose for this was to create a building that would be seen as projecting straight upward as someone enters the Parthenon.
Ususlly as we stand in front of a tall building, the building seems to tower over us, as if it is about to collapse on us. Due to the curvature of the Parthenon, it will not seem to tower over the person entering, instead shoot straight upward.
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