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Mr Raed M. A. Elottol
Doric
Of the three columns found in Greece, Doric
The shaft, the tall part of the column, is plain and has
had simple patterns. Above the columns are the metopes and triglyphs. The metope is a plain,
smooth stone section between triglyphs. Sometimes the metopes had statues of heroes or gods
on them. The triglyphs are a pattern of 3 vertical lines between the metopes.
There are many examples of ancient Doric buildings. Perhaps the most famous one is
the Parthenon in Athens, which is probably the most famous and most studied building on
Earth. Buildings built even now borrow some parts of the Doric order.
The Parthenon
The Hephaisteion, in Athens, is another good example of the Doric order. In this picture, you can clearly see the
parts of the Doric order described above and shown in the illustration to the left.
Ionic
Ionic shafts were taller than Doric ones. This
stacked rings. Ionic capitals consist of a scroll above the shaft. The Ionic style is a little more
The Little Rock AME Zion Church in downtown Charlotte is a good example showing Ionic columns. It was
built in 1911 and designed by J. M. McMichael. Mr. McMichael did not like steeples, so the church has instead
two cupolas which are the short towers you see on the top, one on the left and one on the right.
Difference between Doric and Ionic order
Capital: made of a circle topped by a square Capital: have scroll-like-shape above the shaft
Shaft: plain and has 20 sides Shaft: taller than Doric ones
Base: none Base: large and looked like a set of stacked rings
Metope: plain Flutes: lines carved into them from top to bottom
the metopes