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Ionic order

Also known as: Ionic

Community · Paeonius of Ephesus

Summary

The Ionic order is one of the three canonic orders of classical architecture, the other two being the Doric and the Corinthian.

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Architectural style defined by the Temple of Artemis
Paeonius was a master of the Ionic order, which is characterized by its distinctive volute capitals and was exemplified by the grand scale of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
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architectural style developed during the Archaic period
The development of the Ionic order reflects the architectural innovation and regional stylistic evolution characteristic of Archaic Greece.
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Architectural style employed in his major work
Chersiphron's design for the Temple of Artemis was a foundational example of the Ionian order, characterized by its ornate column capitals.
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