![]() The Classical Orders of Architecture (click to enlarge). The dimensions below are Roman and based on Vignola’s work, the most commonly accepted and used of the three. Ionic Column: Volute with the spiral that ends in a circle, the so-called eye The column fluted with usually 24 flutes a deeper than in the Doric order. There are variations between Vitruvius’, Vignola’s, and Palladio’s dimensions. Its origin is located on the banks of the rivers of Asia Minor and in southwestern Greece in the 4th century BC. The column is formed of four pieces (known as drums) and is fluted (decorated with vertical grooves). The Ionic order is defined by the characteristic type of column and entablature used as the basic unit. The scroll forms at the top of the column (the capital) and its tall slender profile indicate that this is the Ionic order. More slender and more ornate than the masculine Doric style, an Ionic column has scroll-shaped ornaments on the capital, which sits at the top of the column shaft. The Corinthian order was first developed. The Erechtheion is a highly decorated and elegant Ionic temple. Ionic is one of three column styles builders used in ancient Greece and the Ionic order is one of five classical orders of architecture. A detailed write-up can be found on his blog here. Of the three orders of Greek columns (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian), the last and most popular is the Corinthian column due to its ornate designs. ion-reorder Reorder is a component that allows an item to be dragged to change its order within a group of items. It does a great job of clearly and concisely illustrating the five orders. For ease of use it is recommended to use Michael Rouchell’s drawing below. However, their work can be a bit convoluted at times. The Ionic Order Last Updated on Mon, Architectural Theory The Ionic order developed in geographical and chronological parallel to the Doric, but as the primary order of a different ethnic division of Greeks and hence not as a stylistic alternative to the Doric. The Composite order established in the 16th century on a hint from the Arch of Titus, adds Ionic volutes to Corinthian acanthus leaves. Vitruvius’, Vignola’s, and Palladio’s works can be found via links in the Further Reading section. The five standard orders came to be known as such during the renaissance, when architects such as Giacomo da Vignola (1507-1573) and Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) built on Vitruvius’ (circa 80-15 BC) previous work.
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