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Corinthian Columns
Corinthian Columns
Corinthian columns are the most ornate, slender and sleek of the three Greek...
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Ionic Columns
Ionic Columns
The Ionic column is typically identified by its capital, which includes large...
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Doric Columns
Doric Columns
Doric columns typically have a simple, rounded capital at the top; a heavy,...
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Columns are an iconic architectural element found throughout Capitol Hill. From the Capitol Building to the Supreme Court the presence of corinthian, doric and ionic columns gives these monuments of American Democracy their neoclassical look.

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