corinthian order

• Eine der klassischen Säulenordnungen der griechischen und römischen Architektur, gekennzeichnet durch schlanke kannelierte Säulen und reich verzierte Kapitelle mit Akanthusblättern und Voluten.

One of the classical orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, characterized by slender fluted columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls.

1. Classical architectural styleC1formal

   The most ornate of the classical Greek architectural orders, characterized by slender fluted columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls.

   Klassische Architekturordnung

   • The ancient temple was built in the Corinthian order, with its distinctive acanthus leaf capitals.
   • Many Roman buildings, such as the Pantheon, feature columns of the Corinthian order.
   • Architects often used the Corinthian order for grand and prestigious structures.