Corinthian order
Order characterized especially by its capital decorated with acanthus leaves.
torus
Molding in the shape of a large ring, located at the base of the column.
modillion
Ornamental motif placed under the corona of the cornice.
dentil
Rectangular ornament in relief.
rosette
Ornamental motif inspired by a plant and used to decorate the capital.
volute
Ornament sculpted in spirals.
acanthus leaf
Decorative pattern characterized by a series of carved leaves whose rounded top is in relief.
astragal
Molding that separates the capital of the column from the shaft.
flute
Vertical groove along the length of the column.
fillet
Flat surface between the flutes.
middle torus
Molding separating two tori.
scotia
Concave molding located at the base of the column.
crepidoma
Base upon which the building rests; it is composed of several levels.
base
Lower part of the column, on which the shaft rests.
column
Circular pillar supporting the entablature; it is composed of three parts: the base, the shaft and the capital.
shaft
Fluted part of the column, located between the base and the capital.
capital
Top of the column supporting the entablature.
architrave
Lower section of the entablature, directly on top of the capitals of the columns.
entablature
Section composed of the architrave, the frieze and the cornice; it supports the pediment.
pediment
Triangular section above the entablature.
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