Columns

Right now we are learning about Greece. We had a assignment today about columns.  I think it is cool how there are three main types of columns, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. This is my report.

Doric columns are the most plain of all the columns. Also the most common form of column. They were originally made of wood.Some
of the most famous structures to use Doric forms is the Parthenon, also the Colosseum.This form of column has no base but is put strait into the foundation. This is a Doric column to the right.

The Ionic Columns were not too fancy but looked pretty good. They came mostly form Asia Minor. They had a base and at the top they had some round scroll like thing at the top. Like I said it came from Hellenistic Turkey, then went to Greece, then to Rome. Photo of Ionic at left top.

Corinthian columns are really fancy. They come from Corinth. It was uncommonly used, but the temple of Zeus used them. They were slightly smaller then the Ionic, but not by much. These columns were very hard to make and were very flowery. Photo at  right.


Those are the types of columns. I hope you liked this. You, yes you can pick the topic of my next blog post on Wednesday. Leave your ideas in the comments.