corinthian

     

Corinthian refers originally to the port of Corinth in Greece

Trivia about corinthian

  • The 3 orders of ancient Greek column were doric, ionic, & this ornate one named for a city
  • (Kelly of the Clue Crew shows some column styles on the monitor.) Of the three Greek orders, Doric is the simplest, Ionic has spiral volutes, & this order decorated with Acanthus leaves is the most elaborate
  • The 3 orders of Ancient Greek column were Doric, Ionic & this ornate one named for a city

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