Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns.

                   

     DORIC, IONIC, AND CORINTHIAN COLUMNS   

                                         Doric Columns

Doric Columns are one of three different designs of columns constructed by the Greeks in ancient times. Doric Columns are very classical and are used in historical sightings such as the Parthenon and are also still used in modern day buildings. The capitals of Doric columns are smooth and somewhat plain compared to the other designs that the Greeks used on columns. Trigly and Metopes are what makes up the designs of Doric columns, for they are the design of the columns.

     Ionic Columns

 An Ionic Column is another type of design of columns that the Greeks and later Romans used to create their buildings. Unlike the Doric Columns the Ionic columns have much more design and the capitals of the columns are decorated and curved. Ionic Columns are also used to make up modern day buildings. 

                                                                                                                                                  Corinthian Columns 

Corinthian Columns are more ornate than both the Doric and Ionic Columns. The capitals of Corinthian Columns are decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls. Corinthian Columns were the last decorated columns by the Greeks and are also still very popular in modern buildings today. 

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