Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns (UEB uncontracted)
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- Synopsis
- On this page are three images of the three types of carved stone columns used in ancient Greek architecture. They are seen from the side. A section, shown as a blank space, has been left out from the image of each column to allow them to be displayed at a larger size. Only the top and bottom of the columns are shown. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image of the Doric column is on the left of the page. At the top of the image is the column’s capital. This part supports the stone lintel or architrave. It consists of sections that are square and circular as seen in plan view (from above) but appear rectangular in this side view. Down the page is the shaft of the column. It is round in cross section and is carved with vertical grooves called fluting. The image at the bottom of the page shows the bottom of the shaft. It rests directly on to the foundation and does not have a separate base. The Ionic column is in the centre of the page. At the top, the capital is carved into a scrolled design. Down the page is the fluted shaft of the column. The image at the bottom of the page shows the carved base of the column. At the right of the page is the Corinthian column. The capital is highly decorated. It is carved with a design of stylised acanthus leaves. Down the page is the fluted shaft of the column. The image at the bottom of the page shows the carved base of the column.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Publisher:
- RNIB
- Date of Addition:
- 05/08/17
- Copyrighted By:
- RNIB
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Ian Green
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.