Question

Of the three Greek orders, ______(1)______ is the oldest and most stable, ______(2)______ featured elegant columns with capitals of spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and ______(3)______ is known for its decorative capitals and fluted sides.

a.
(1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian

b.
(1) Ionic; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric

c.
(1) Doric; (2) Corinthian; (3) Doric

d.
(1) Corinthian; (2) Doric; (3) Ionic

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Answer:

Of the three Greek orders, Doric is the oldest and most stable, Ionic featured elegant columns with capitals of spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and Corinthian is known for its decorative capitals and fluted sides.

a. (1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Of the three Greek orders, (1) Doric is the oldest and most stable, (2) Ionic featured elegant columns with capitals of spiraled volutes atop the echinus, and (3) Corinthian is known for its decorative capitals and fluted sides.

Explanation:

• Ancient Greek architecture was developed with two separate orders, the Doric and the Ionic combined together with a third i.e. Corinthian capital with modifications.
• The Doric order is one of the earliest or the oldest of the three Classical orders of architecture which represents an important moment in the Mediterranean architecture and is characterized by a plain, unadorned column capital and a column that rests mainly or directly on the stylobate of the temple without having a base.
• Ionic order is recognizable by its columns, its every column is made of a base, a shaft, and having a volute on the top.
• The Corinthian order is the last developed classical orders of Ancient Greek architecture and Roman architecture of the three principal.
• Hence, the correct answer is option (a) (1) Doric; (2) Ionic; (3) Corinthian.