The Columns of Greece, Rome and Providence RI

The Columns of Greece, Rome & Providence RI
Megan Billings, Moses Brown School

The Roman Orders

Corinthian

Quite popular in Rome, the Roman version of the Greek Corinthian column was more richly decorated, with a stronger, more prominent capital.

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