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Ancient Ionic and Modern Ionic Columns
John Wilkes, of Milland House1810/1829
Library of Virginia
Richmond, VA, United States
In this plate, T. Sheraton and J. Pass contrast proportions and styles of ancient versus modern Ionic columns.
The Ionic order originated in eastern Greece. Its distinguishing features include slender, fluted pillars as well as volutes, or scrolls.
Details
- Title: Ancient Ionic and Modern Ionic Columns
- Creator: John Wilkes, of Milland House
- Date: 1810/1829
- Location: London, England
- Publisher: Licensed under Creative Commons by Library of Virginia (CCBY)
- Original Source: Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Vol. II
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