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corinthian order

/kəˈrɪnθiən ˈɔːrdər/

Traducción: Uno de los órdenes clásicos de la arquitectura griega y romana, caracterizado por columnas esbeltas y acanaladas y capiteles ricamente decorados con hojas de acanto y volutas.

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/kəˈrɪnθiən ˈɔːrdər/C1formalart
  • esUno de los órdenes clásicos de la arquitectura griega y romana, caracterizado por columnas esbeltas y acanaladas y capiteles ricamente decorados con hojas de acanto y volutas.

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.

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

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    • 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.