Volutes
Spiral scrolls. They occur on Ionic capitals. Angle volute: a pair of volutes, turned outwards to meet at the corner of a capital.Voussoirs
Wedge-shaped stones forming an arch.
Volutes
A spriral form which is a distinctive element of the capital of Ionic columns.
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Acanthus leaves
Volutes of the Ionic order
Echinus with egg-and-dart ornamentation between the volutes. This third element is one difference between Corinthian and Composite (also, the Composite's volutes are larger).
At the comers of the capital there are small volutes; Elaborately foliated capital. Cornice: Decorative projection along the top of a wall. Counterguard: A long, near-triangular freestanding fortification within the moat.
Composite Order A Roman order; its capital combines the Corinthian acanthus leaf decoration with volutes from the Ionic Order.
that of the depth, constituting therefore a bracket-capital; it is probable that at first it consisted of an oblong block of timber, which, raised on a vertical post or column, lessened the bearing of the architrave or beam, and the first volutes or ...
Volutes may be right or lefthanded depending on which side of the stairs they occur when facing up the stairs.
turnout - Instead of a complete spiral volute, a turnout is a quarter-turn rounded end to the handrail.
Later than the doric, the ionic order has a distinctive capital, with two volutes, and an echinus based on a water lily shape. The Greek capital was straight sided, the volutes on the Roman capital angled outwards.
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entablature - a feature that is part of an Order of classical Greek architecture.
The Ionic column is widely known for the pair of volutes (spiral looking horns, like those commonly seen on a ram) on either side of the capital.
Ionic columns have a capital with two spirals, called volutes, and relatively slender shafts.
The Rectangular Temple on the right is Ionic in style (capitals with characteristic volutes) and is built of tufa and travertine with a superficial coating of stucco( bonding material). It stands on a lofty podium in the Republican manner.
A Roman order; its capital combines the Corinthian acanthus leaf decoration with volutes from the Ionic Order.
composite pier
A type of pier that is composed not of a single member but has shafts, half-columns, or pilaster strips attached to it.
Ionic Order -- A classical order characterized by a capital with spiral scrolls, called volutes.
Lattice -- An openwork grill of interlacing wood strips used as screening.
Lintel -- A horizontal beam or stone bridging an opening.
Ionic (second) Ionic columns are usually slender, with fluted shafts, and prominent volutes on the capital.
Ionic order - a classical order distinguished by a capital with spiral scrolls, called volutes and generally dentil courses. This order is more elaborate than the Doric but less so than the Corinthian.
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Also typical of the Colonial Revival style are the fluted columns, dentil moldings and volutes in the Entrance Hall, as well as the 3 different patterns of balusters on the stairway.
Ionic Order
Second of the three Greek orders. Its capital is decorated with spiral scrolls (volutes).
Lantern
A small structure on top of a dome, tower, or roof, often open to admit light below.
Ionic One of the five classical orders, characterized by capitals with spiral elements called "volutes," a fasciated entablature, continuous frieze, dentils in its cornice, and by its elegant detailing.
Composite order: Roman column with acanthus leaves of the Corinthian order surmounted by diagonal volutes of the Ionic order.
compound: complex in section, not simply rectangular or circular.
The caryatids ornament three pilasters that separate the two bays of the building. Along the bases are carved ornaments with stylized volutes. The building shows the point where Beaux-Arts style ends and Art Deco begins.
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Bracket - A small supporting piece of stone or other material, often formed of scrolls or volutes, to carry a projecting weight.
At the top of the shafts are ionic capitals with laterality positioned volutes.
An Ionic capital has a volute, or a spiral scroll-like carving, on each side as its major decoration.
Ionic - An order (q.v.) of Classical architecture. The capital has volutes or scrolls.
Composite order. An order of Roman architecture characterized by a capital - much used in triumphal arches - consisting of acanthus leaves and large volutes. It is a combination of elements of both the Ionic and the Corinthian orders.
An order of architecture, often called the 'feminine' order. Capitals have curly spirals at the corners called volutes.
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frieze : The middle part of an entablature, often decorated with spiral scrolls (volutes).
Composite Capital (order) - An order consisting of a hybrid of Corinthian and Ionic elements, normally with the acanthus motifs of the Corinthian order surmounted by Ionic volutes at the corners.
At the comers of the capital there are small volutes. The Corinthian capital is essentially the same from all sides. Adaptations of the Corinthian capital are common in the Middle Ages. See also column, capital, abacus or impost block.
Though each order has its own conventions (3), there are many minor variations. The Composite capital combines Ionic volutes with Corinthian foliage.
The Ionic order originated in the cities on the islands and coasts of Asia Minor, which were more exposed to Asian and Egyptian influences; it featured capitals with spiral volutes, a more slender shaft with quite different fluting, ...
The three types of columns normally seen on greek revival house plans are the Doric (which has plain capitals), the Ionic (which has scroll-like spiral called volutes), and the corinthian (which has decorative leaves).
 See also: Volute, Architecture, Capital, Ionic, Classical
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