Ionic order

Order characterized by soaring columns with molded bases, capitals with volutes and a continuously sculpted frieze.

stylobate

Upper section of the crepidoma; it supports the columns.

scotia

Concave molding located at the base of the column.

fillet

Flat surface between the transverses.

flute

Vertical groove along the length of the column.

fascia

In the Ionic and Doric styles, each of a number of bands above the architrave.

dentil

Rectangular ornament in relief.

frieze

Section of the entablature between the cornice and the architrave. In the Ionic order, it is decorated with scenes sculpted in relief.

cornice

Molding projection on top of the entablature. In the Ionic order, it is decorated with a series of dentils.

sima

Decorated molding on the face of the pediment’s sloping cornice.

euthynteria

Base that serves to level the surface on which the temple rests.

torus

Molding in the shape of a large ring, located at the base of the column.

volute

Ornament sculpted in spirals.

abacus

Slab covering the capital and supporting the architrave.

tympanum

Triangular surface between the cornice and the pediment’s two sloping cornices.