Ancient history

What are the three roman columns?

Tuscan

- Simples and stout column

- The capital is simply a slight taper

- No base (or, a square unmoulded block as a base)

- Entasis not used

Doric

- Heavy and imposing

- Slight entasis

- Most distinguished feature is simplicity of capital, comprising an echinus and simple abacus

- Base is used

Ionic

- Slender and graceful

- Fluting is usually more slender and delicate

- Capital is its outstanding feature, with large pairs of graceful scrolls

- Usually has a base