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What is the Doric order?
The oldest and simplest of the five classical orders, developed in Greece in the 7th century BC, characterized by a fluted column with no base and a plain cushion-shaped capital.
What distinguishes the Tuscan order from other classical orders?
It is characterized by an unfluted column and a plain base, capital, and entablature with no decoration other than moldings.
What are the key characteristics of the Ionic order?
It features spiral volutes on its capital, fluted columns with molded bases, and a richly ornamented frieze.
Describe the Corinthian order.
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What is unique about the Composite order?
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Study Notes
Doric Order
- Oldest and simplest classical order, originated in Greece during the 7th century BC.
- Features include fluted columns without bases and a plain cushion-shaped capital supporting a square abacus.
- Entablature consists of a plain architrave, frieze of triglyphs and metopes, and a cornice with mutules.
- Roman adaptations feature more slender columns, bases, and modified capitals with bands, echinus, and molded abacus.
Tuscan Order
- Classical order with Roman origin, essentially a simplified version of the Doric.
- Characterized by unfluted columns and plain features: base, capital, and entablature without extensive decoration, except for moldings.
Ionic Order
- Developed in the 6th century BC among Greek colonies in Asia Minor.
- Notable for spiral volutes on capitals, fluted columns with molded bases.
- Entablature composed of three fascias architrave, an ornate frieze, and a cornice detailed with egg-and-dart and dentil moldings.
- Roman and Renaissance iterations are often more elaborate, setting capitals' volutes at a 45-degree angle to the architrave.
Corinthian Order
- Most ornate of the classical orders, emerging in Greece during the 4th century BC.
- Similar to Ionic but with slender proportions and a distinctive deep bell-shaped capital adorned with concave sides.
- Widely employed in Roman architecture.
Composite Order
- A classical order originating from ancient Rome, gaining popularity during the Renaissance.
- Combines features of the Corinthian order with four diagonally arranged Ionic volutes atop a bell of Corinthian acanthus leaves.
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Explore the Doric order, the oldest of the five classical orders developed in ancient Greece. This flashcard covers its defining characteristics, including column design and entablature features, providing a comprehensive overview of this architectural style.
