order amongst the Greeks. Itoriginated amongst the Ionic colonies of the LesserAsia, and is more delicate and graceful than theDoric, and yet has more majesty than the Co-rinthian. The column is fluted with twenty-fourchannels. The abacus of its capital is scooped onthe side, and the chief ornament… … two scotise, separated by astragals, and resting oua square plinth. But the most favourite base usedwith this order, both by the ancients and moderns,was the attic. The cornice is in general muchdivided by moulding and dental bands. In mostof the Asiatic remains the frieze is found wanting.A longer…
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