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