Easy steps in architecture and architectural drawing .. (1915)
Hodgson, Frederick Thomas, 1836- [from old catalog] · Chicago, Ill., Printed by F. J. Drake & co. · leaf 33
rder is the lightest and most elegant of thethree orders used by the ancient Greeks. The shaft ofthe column is fluted and the cornices and mouldingsare richer than those of the Ionic or Doric orders. 9.6 EASY LESSONS IN ARCHITECTURE Q. Wihat is the proportionate height of the Corin-thian coluimi?… … Fig. 13. COMPOSITE ORDER,A—Plan of Sofite of Cornice. B—Plan of Capital, Q. How is the Corinthian column surmounted? A. It is surmounted by a very beautiful capital,which is the distinguishing feature of the order. It isrichly carved and surrounded by three rows of acanthusleaves. The abacus at the…
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