Classical Column Styles: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Explained #3694977 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration compares the three principal orders of ancient Greek architecture. The Doric column on the left features a plain, unadorned capital and fluted shaft; the Ionic in the center is distinguished by its scroll-like volutes and slender proportions; the Corinthian on the right boasts an elaborate acanthus-leaf capital, representing the most decorative order. All three share fluted shafts but differ significantly in ornamentation and structural expression.

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