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Different peoples had different architecture - eg the Egyptians based theirs on a n original pillar of bound papyrus stalks etc etc.
With the Greek peoples there were three main styles - Corinthian, Ionic and Dorian (those who took over the Peloponnesian Peninsula). Being plain people the Dorians produced a plain column, without the acanthus leaves of the Corinthian and the ram's horns of the Ionian columns.
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∙ 9y agoThe column is a series of drums which have fluted sides, mounted on a plain block pedestal, and with a plain block capital, as opposed to the decorative capitals of the Ionian and Corinthian capitals which feature ram's horns and acanthus leaves respectively.
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∙ 13y agoThe Doric column was unique in that it had a plain round capital or top and that it had no base. It stood directly on the floor of whatever it was supporting.
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Where did the doric column get its name?
From the dorian region where it was invented.
Who built the Doric column?
Ancient Greeks designed three different columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian style. So to answer your question: the Ancient Greeks.
In terms of ancient Greek architecture what does Doric mean?
Doric is an adjective referring to type of people or things. The Greek peoples were of different tribal/cultural origins - Achaeans, Aeolians, Ionians, Dorians. The Dorians included the Doric people of Corinth and Sparta.
What are the differences between the Doric and Ionic orders?
doric have an mutule, regula, tainia, metope, and ionic has small base at bottom of column, more flutes, double curve in stone under architrave, on the architrave, continious frieze.
What is Greek column style?
There are four different types of Greek columns. They are called: Ionic, Doric, Corinthian. The Doric is just a tall plain pillar with a squared top and bottom. The Ionic is a fancier type of Doric, but instead of a squared top, it has spiraled corners. Lastly, the Corinthian is WAY fancier than any other. It has pedal like shapes all around it.
What is the Doric column?
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Does a greek doric column have a base?
no
Which Greek column does the Nixon Library and Birthplace use Doric Ionic or Corinthian?
Doric
What is the plain sturdy Greek column?
A Doric
What does a doric column look like?
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A type of column that has a simple decoration on the capital?
The doric columns in Greek architecture are typically baseless, fluted, and with a smooth transition to the abacus (wider, square supporting structure above the column). Roman doric columns included a wider base and often beveled top moldings.
What type of structure is Doric?
Doric is a type of Greek architectural style. The Doric column is an example of the style. http://www.cmhpf.org/kids/dictionary/classicalorders.html
Who made the doric greek column?
Corey Moffett did
Where did the doric column get its name?
From the dorian region where it was invented.
What is a five letter word for column order?
Ionic, Doric
Did the roman invent the Doric column?
No. The Doric style was named after the Dorians, one of the four ethnic groups of classical Greece.
What kind of columns does the white house have?
Greek Ionic.
