Corinthian order

Order characterized especially by its capital decorated with acanthus leaves.

torus

Molding in the shape of a large ring, located at the base of the column.

modillion

Ornamental motif placed under the corona of the cornice.

dentil

Rectangular ornament in relief.

rosette

Ornamental motif inspired by a plant and used to decorate the capital.

volute

Ornament sculpted in spirals.

acanthus leaf

Decorative pattern characterized by a series of carved leaves whose rounded top is in relief.

astragal

Molding that separates the capital of the column from the shaft.

flute

Vertical groove along the length of the column.

fillet

Flat surface between the flutes.

middle torus

Molding separating two tori.

scotia

Concave molding located at the base of the column.

crepidoma

Base upon which the building rests; it is composed of several levels.

base

Lower part of the column, on which the shaft rests.

column

Circular pillar supporting the entablature; it is composed of three parts: the base, the shaft and the capital.

shaft

Fluted part of the column, located between the base and the capital.

capital

Top of the column supporting the entablature.

architrave

Lower section of the entablature, directly on top of the capitals of the columns.

entablature

Section composed of the architrave, the frieze and the cornice; it supports the pediment.

pediment

Triangular section above the entablature.