What is an ionic column?

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There are numerous examples of constructions that include Ionic columns in the world. Some of them are:

  • Turkey :
    • The Temple of Artemis Leucofriene in Anatolia (VI-V BC)
    • The Temple of Hera in Samos (VI BC).
    • Halicarnassus Mausoleum (IV BC)
    • The temple of Artemis in Ephesus (I BC).
  • Greece :
    • The Ancient Temple of Athena Polias (VII-VI BC)
    • The Propylaea (VI BC)
    • The Temple of Athena Nike (VI BC)
    • The Erechtheion (VI BC)
    • Temple of Dionysus (VI BC)
  • Italy :
    • The Roman Colosseum (I AD)
    • The Basilica Palladiana: (XV-XVI AD)

The use of Ionic columns can also be observed in modern buildings. This is the case of the following architectural works of the Ionic order in the United States:

  • The Thomas Jefferson Monument (20th AD)
  • The Longworth House office building (20th AD)
  • The United States Department of the Treasury (18th AD)

Bibliography

  • Summerson, J. The classical language of architecture: From LB Alberti to Le Corbusier. (1994). Spain. Editorial Gustavo Gili.
  • Alonso Pereira, JR Introduction to the history of architecture: From its origins to the 21st century. (2019). Spain. Editorial Reverté.
  • Wölfflin, H. Fundamental Concepts of Art History . (2014). Spain. Southern.

Cecilia Martinez (B.S.)
Cecilia Martinez (B.S.)
Cecilia Martinez (Licenciada en Humanidades) - AUTORA. Redactora. Divulgadora cultural y científica.
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