The Beauty of Ancient Architectural Styles

What are the different components of the Greek Doric, Greek Ionic, Greek Corinthian, Roman Corinthian, Roman Ionic, and Tuscan architectural styles?

A. Greek Ionic Order
B. Roman Doric Order
C. Composite Order
D. Greek Dorik Order
E. Greek Corinthian Order
F. Roman Chorinthian Order
G. Tuscan Order
H. Roman Ionic Order

Answer:

The architectural components listed are parts of different ancient Greek and Roman architectural styles. The Greek Doric Order includes a smooth shaft with a base, amongst other components, while the Greek Ionic Order includes a pedestal with a volute capital. The Greek Corinthian, Roman Corinthian, Roman Ionic and Tuscan styles also include particular components.

The different components mentioned in your question pertain to different styles of architecture in the ancient Greek and Roman times. Here are the associations:

• Greek Doric Order: smooth shaft with a base, pedestal with echinus and abacus, and echinus and abacus with fluting and no base
• Greek Ionic Order: pedestal with volute capital
• Greek Corinthian Order: pedestal with acanthus capital
• Roman Corinthian Order: pedestal with acanthus and volute capital
• Roman Ionic Order: volute capital with base and fluting
• Tuscan Order: acanthus capital with base and fluting

The Roman Doric and Composite orders aren't represented in the components you've listed. Each of these architectural orders has unique defining characteristics, which were used to build temples and other structures, contributing to the distinct styles of Greek and Roman architecture.