There are three main styles of Greek columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Doric style has no base and a shaft that is wider at the bottom. The Ionic style stands on a base and has scroll-shaped ornaments on its capital. The Corinthian style has a fluted shaft and a capital decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers. Each style was used in different temples across Greece.

1. The Greek columnsDevelopment & UseKathryn UrsenbachHumanities 101

2. There are three different styles (also called Orders) of Greek architecture:DoricIonicCorinthian

4. THE Doric COLUMNDeveloped around the 6th century B.C.

5. Used in Greece until about 100 BC

6. No Base

7. Shaft is wider at the bottom

8. Shaft has 20 flutes

9. Smooth, round capitals (tops)

10. No carvings or other ornaments The Doric column is oftentimes associated with strength and masculinity.

11. The Parthenon Temple