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Doric Columns and the Other Orders

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Ionic Capital
Ionic Capital on an Ionic Column at the Erechtheum in Athens

Ionic Capital on an Ionic Column at the Erechtheum in Athens

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Ionian Greeks started the Ionic Order of architecture, but mainland Greeks soon used it, as well. Ionic columns typically show a pair of volutes -- yes, it's the same word as in volute krater since volute refers to the curling.

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