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An acanthus is a member of the Acanthus genus of prickly plants with toothed leaves, or an ornament resembling the foliage of such plants used in the capitals of the Corinthian and composite orders.
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Why was the Corinthian column made?
Columns supported roofs. There were several decorative styles of column - Doric, Corinthian and Ionic. The people of Corinth liked a style which had acanthus leaves on the top, and this is what we call the Corinthian column.
Why was the Greek column invented?
I have found that the Corinthian Order of column has on it the Acanthus leaf. This is one of the oldest Mediterranean flowers and represents long, enduring life. Also, in Christianity, the thorny leaf of the Acanthus flower was known to represent pain, sin, and punishment (due to Christianity trying to get attention away from the looking toward several gods). In Mediterranean countries, it represents immortality (sorry for the spelling errors)
What is the botanical name for acanthus?
Acanthus Mollis
Is Acanthus native to Australia?
No. Acanthus is native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
What does the acanthus motif mean?
The acanthus motif is a design element inspired by the leaves of the acanthus plant. In classical architecture, it symbolizes longevity, regeneration, and enduring life force. It has been commonly used in art and architecture to evoke a sense of growth and vitality.
Who is acanthus of Sparta?
He is an ancient Olympic athlete
Acanthus leaves are a feature of?
the Corinthian column
What plant has spiny leaves?
Acanthus and cactus but cactus not really leafy :)
Who was a winner of the ancient Greece Olympics?
Orsuippus from Megars and Acanthus of Sparta are early "named" winners. One of the many named...
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the perennial flower Bear's breeches?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Acanthus spinosus.
What is a bear's breech?
A bear's breech is any of a variety of species of plants, including two species of Acanthus, or a species of hogweed.
During the Hellenistic Age which elaborate style of columns with sprouting leaves became popular this column was called?
Corinthian column. The leaves were Acanthus.
What is the national flower of Greece?
Greece's national flower is the Bear's breech (Acanthus Mollis), it has long white and violet or rose colored blooms.
What is the First plant in dictionary?
Aloe is pretty near the beginning, but the abeletree might be even nearer.However, if a tree doesn't count as a plant, then an acanthus surely does!
