Question 1. In what way is the Ionic frieze different from that of the Doric frieze?

wider

continuous

above the cornice

Question 1. Continuous

Correct. The Ionic frieze is not interrupted with triglyphs and metopes, like the Doric frieze. Next.

Question 2. In what way is the Ionic architrave different from that of the Doric architrave?

decorated

stepped

Question 2. Stepped

Correct. The Ionic architrave is not flat like the Doric, instead it has steps which protrude out one above the other. Next.

Question 3. What is the name of the spiral form in this diagram?

echinus

volute

abacus

stylobate

Question 3. Volute

Correct. The volute is a spiral scroll form which makes up part of the Ionic capital. Above the volute is a narrow abacus. Next.

Question 4. Whereabouts can it be found on the Ionic order?

entablature

column

capital

Question 4. Capital

Correct. The volute is part of the Ionic capital. Above the volute is a narrow abacus. Next.

Column

The volute is found on the column, but it is one element of a specific part of the Ionic column. Try again.

Question 5. Which of these parts belongs exclusively to the Ionic order?

stylobate

cornice

column base

Question 5. Column base

Correct. The Ionic column rests on a circular base, unlike the Doric column which meets the stylobate directly. Next.

Bonus question!

The Romans favoured another order called the Corinthian order. It is distinctive in one particular way. Which part of the Corinthian order do you think was notably different from that of the Doric and Ionic?

architrave

cornice

capital

stylobate

Capital

Correct. The Corinthian capital looks like this:

The bell shaped Corinthian capital is the same on all sides and decorated with acanthus leaves and sometimes small volutes at the corners. Next.

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