Relictus & TessaBloom
TessaBloom
Hey, I’ve been watching those early silent films from the 1890s and I’m kinda wondering—if the people who built the Parthenon could see a movie set designed to look like an ancient temple, would they give it a thumbs up or a stern lecture on proportion? What do you think, Relictus?
Relictus
If those Parthenon builders saw a set pretending to be a temple, they'd probably give you a stern lecture about wrong column spacing and no entasis. They’d applaud only if it matched the real proportions, otherwise a polite yet sharp correction would be in order.
TessaBloom
Ooh, imagine them standing there, one column in, saying, “Really? That’s a 90‑degree twist? You’re going to get us all looking like a sitcom set!” Probably they'd give a quick thumbs‑down and a pep talk about the Doric order, but also maybe crack a grin and a “nice try” if we nail the symmetry. What do you think—can we pull it off?
Relictus
If we nail the true Doric spacing and avoid a 90‑degree twist, they’d probably accept it and give us a chuckle. But a single misaligned column and the whole set would look like a cartoon. So yes, we can pull it off—just keep every stone’s proportion in the same breath as the original.
TessaBloom
Sounds like a game plan—so long as we keep the entasis subtle and the columns in sync, I’m sure they’ll just laugh and say, “Nice job, little architect.” Just keep the rhythm right, and we’ll get a standing ovation.
Relictus
Just remember the Greeks didn’t do that for show; every inch mattered. If you keep the rhythm and the subtle rise of the entasis, they’ll give you that nod. But if one column’s off, you’ll hear a lecture about proportion in your sleep. So keep your tools close and your mind focused.
TessaBloom
Right, so I’m going to double‑check every stone before I touch the first one—no room for a rogue column. Thanks for the pep talk—got to keep that Greek precision in check, or else I’ll be dreaming in a lecture hall!