Which is NOT one of the three types of Greek columns?

The correct choice is D, which identifies Baroque as not being one of the three types of Greek columns. Greek architecture is primarily characterized by three classical orders of columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

Doric columns are the simplest and most robust, characterized by a plain capital and a fluted shaft, reflecting strength and masculinity. Ionic columns are more slender and elegant, featuring scroll-like ornaments (volutes) on their capitals, and are associated with femininity and grace. Corinthian columns are the most ornate, distinguished by the elaborate leafy ornamentation at the top of the column, demonstrating a heightened sense of decoration and luxury.

Baroque, on the other hand, refers to a later style of art and architecture that emerged in the late 16th century and flourished in the 17th and early 18th centuries, well after the classical Greek period. It is characterized by dramatic use of color, light, and movement, and is not associated with the classical orders of Greek columns. Hence, identifying Baroque as unrelated to the types of Greek columns accurately distinguishes it from the three classical orders.