Which term is the lowest step in the crepidoma?

Which term is the lowest step in the crepidoma?

• A. Stereobate
• B. Stylobate
• C. Pedestal
• D. Platform

Answer: (A)

Understanding the crepidoma's stepped levels in classical temple architecture is what this question tests. The lowest step is the stereobate, the base foundation on which the rest of the platform is built. The stylobate sits above it as the top surface on which the columns stand. A pedestal is a separate base used to support a column or statue and isn’t part of the crepidoma’s steps. A platform is a generic term and doesn’t specify the lowest step. So stereobate is the correct term for the lowest step.

Understanding the crepidoma's stepped levels in classical temple architecture is what this question tests. The lowest step is the stereobate, the base foundation on which the rest of the platform is built. The stylobate sits above it as the top surface on which the columns stand. A pedestal is a separate base used to support a column or statue and isn’t part of the crepidoma’s steps. A platform is a generic term and doesn’t specify the lowest step. So stereobate is the correct term for the lowest step.