Pinacotheca is which type of Greek building?

• A. A Greek building that contains painted pictures
• B. A Greek temple dedicated to statues
• C. A Greek theater with a circular seating arrangement
• D. A Greek library of manuscripts

Answer: (A)

The term pinacotheca comes from roots meaning a place for painted images, so it denotes a space dedicated to displaying paintings. In ancient Greek architecture, a pinacotheca is a gallery where works of visual art are shown, distinct from temples (revered for statues), theaters (performance spaces), or libraries (holds manuscripts). This is why the building described as containing painted pictures is the best fit.