Three Types of Columns
The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns are distinct architectural elements with unique characteristics. The Doric column has a plain small capital and gradually enlarges, while the Ionic column has a simple design with two rounded spirals on the capital and slender pillar.
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Slide2Three Types of ColumnsDoric Ionic Corinthian
Slide3Doric ColumnsDoric Characteristics : • Capital (top) of the column is plain and small • Columns gradually get bigger
Slide4Doric ColumnsTemple of Aphaia & the Parthenon
Slide5Ionic ColumnsIonic Characteristics : Capitals are plain and simple in design. The capitals have two rounded spirals. Slender (thin) pillar
Slide6Ionic ColumnsAcademy of Athens
Slide7Corinthian ColumnsCorinthian characteristics: Capital very decorated with curling, leaf like carvings.
Slide8Corinthian ColumnsTemple of Zeus
Slide9What type of columns?Lincoln Memorial
Slide10What type of columns?Lincoln Memorial - Ionic
Slide11What type of columns?U.S. Capitol
Slide12What type of columns?U.S. Capitol - Corinthian
Slide13What type of columns?U.S. Whitehouse
Slide14What type of columns?U.S. Whitehouse - Ionic
Slide15What type of columns?Church in New Hampshire
Slide16What type of columns?Church in New Hampshire - Doric
Slide17What type of columns?Supreme Court
Slide18What type of columns?Supreme Court - Corinthian
Slide19What type of columns?Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois
Slide20What type of columns?Millennium Park - Doric
