The volute in architecture and architectural decoration with particular reference to its introduction into the Ionic order (1918)
Newcomb, Rexford, 1886-1968 · leaf 90
he subsequent story of theIonic order, its introduction and useat Rome and its revival during theRenaissance, as well as its generalFig. 24-Bassae. employment during our own times, is a matter of most common knowledge. It has not seemed necessary toreview this mass of material so famixiar, now, to… … Fig 25- Erechtheum. 2. The Corinthian Capital—Something of the use of volut-ed forms upon bell or basket shaped capitals should be recalledhere. This use was made not only upon the Corinthian capitals ofGreece vFig. 35.) and Rome (Figs. 36, 37, 38, 39, 40; but also up-on such bell shaped capitals…
