The Ionic Order

What distinguishes the Ionic capital?

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Why this matters

  • Volutes are the single clearest visual cue in image questions.

Core function

  • Paired spiral volutes, on a slenderer shaft with a moulded base.

If you only remember 3 things

  • Volutes = Ionic. Slenderer than Doric. Has a base.