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In the Doric
order, a thick plain slab without dressing; in the Ionic order, with a molded
lower edge; in the Corinthian order, with concave sides and the corners removed.
In the architecture of ancient Egypt a large thick cube. By working the ends of
such blocks artisans produced a laterally spreading form of capital, later
detailed by addition of moldings, multiplication of parts, and ornamentation
with abstract, floral, zoomorphic forms.
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Left: An abacus in the Doric
order, the thick block atop the column. Center: In the Ionic
order, a flattened square block with the lower edge molded. Right:
In the Corinthian order, the block has concave sides and no corners. |
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