Ionic column
Definition
refers to one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture
Category: ADJECTIVE + noun
Examples
The Ionic column is known for the scroll-like volutes on its capital.
Ancient Greek temples, like the Erechtheion, often featured the elegant Ionic column.
Unlike the simpler Doric style, the Ionic column rests on a distinct base.
The architect chose a slender Ionic column to support the porch, adding a classical touch.
Archaeologists are carefully restoring the row of marble Ionic columns at the ancient site.
The courthouse's neoclassical facade is adorned with massive Ionic columns.
You can easily identify an Ionic column by the twin scrolls at the top.
In our art history class, we analyzed the proportions of the classic Ionic column.
A single, weathered Ionic column stood as a testament to the temple's former glory.
His sketch detailed the fluting and the ornate capital of an Ionic column.