Greek Corinthian Order

The Corinthian order is one of the Classical orders of Greek and Roman architecture, characterized by a slender fluted column and an ornate capital decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls. Although of Greek origin, the Corinthian order was seldom used in Greek architecture.

Keywords

architecture, column, pillar, support, post, pile, building design, organizational system, classical greek architecture, greek corinthian order

Galleries

Greek Architecture, Columns: Complete

Source

A. D. F. Hamlin College Histories of Art History of Architecture (New York, NY: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1915)

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