classical orders greek and roman forms adapted to euro-american architecture
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Overview of Classical Architecture
“Five” Classical Orders
Tuscan
Doric (Always specify either Greek or Roman)
Ionic (Always specify either Greek or Roman)
Corinthian
Composite
Greek Doric Characteristics
No base – column shaft sits directly on stylobate
Massive columns with heavy, broad capital
Massive column shaft, slightly bulging
Height of entablature
Placement of corner column directly under triglyph and in line with edge of entablature
Greek Ionic Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
Columns support capital with coil-shaped volutes
Thick monumental column shaft
Columns shaft is fluted with virtually no fillet
Height of entablature
Placement of corner column directly in line with edge of entablature
Greek Corinthian Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
One simple layer of acanthus leaves
Columns shaft is fluted with virtually no fillet
Height of entablature
Very few genuine examples!
Roman Doric Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
Column shaft is thinner and uniform
Columns shaft is fluted with thicker fillets
Usually standard 24 flutes
Height of entablature is shorter
Placement of corner column not directly under triglyph and not in line with entablature
Roman Ionic Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
Scrolled volutes on capital
Column shaft is thinner and uniform
Columns shaft is fluted with thicker fillets
Usually standard 24 flutes
Height of entablature is shorter
Roman Corinthian Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
Double layer of acanthus leaves
Smaller volutes seem to support abacus
Rosette on abacus
Column shaft is thinner and uniform
Columns shaft is fluted with thicker fillets
Height of entablature is shorter
Composite Characteristics
Column shaft sits on a base
Double layer of acanthus leaves + rosette
Larger volutes extend beyond edges of abacus
Combines Ionic with Corinthian
Column shaft is thinner and uniform