#columns & capitals

[recurring-polynya]

This post reminded me of this incredibly stupid bit from the Soul Society Arc, which still makes me laugh every time.

[cormancatacombs]

8/12/2024

[lionofchaeronea]

Capital of Composite Order, from Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (Mirror of Roman Magnificence), Léon Davent after Francesco Primaticcio, mid-16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae was a collection of prints of Roman antiquities assembled by the publishers Antonio Salamanca and Antonio Lafreri beginning in 1540 to sell to tourists and collectors.

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[conformi]

Ionic column, Delphi, Greece VS Pierre Chareau, Velvet-covered upholstery armchair, 1925

[thesilicontribesman]

The Lower Half of a Corinthian Column Capital

The largest capital found in Britain to date, from the Corinium Basilica, Corinium Museum, Cirencester. The column was about 13 metres in height.

[viagginterstellari]

Roman ruins - Timgad, 2022

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Ancient Architectural Capitals

This image presents a variety of ancient architectural capitals, highlighting different styles and regions from ancient civilizations.

Capitals are the uppermost parts of columns, providing both decorative and functional elements in classical architecture.

The following styles are illustrated:

Egyptian Papyrus Capital

– A design inspired by the papyrus plant, common in ancient Egyptian architecture, symbolizing the Nile's vegetation.

Egyptian Date-Palm Capital

– This capital features palm leaves, a motif representing fertility and abundance in ancient Egypt.

Persian Animal Capital

– Notable for its intricate carvings of animals, this style reflects the opulence and symbolic artistry of ancient Persia.

Greek Doric Capital

– A simple, sturdy design characterized by its plain, rounded shape, representing the earliest and most austere form of Greek architecture.

Greek Ionic Capital

– Famous for its scroll-like volutes, this elegant style is more ornate than Doric, used in many temples and buildings in ancient Greece.

Greek Corinthian Capital

– Highly decorative, featuring acanthus leaves, this capital became prominent in later Greek and Roman architecture for its intricate beauty.

Roman Corinthian Capital

– Derived from the Greek Corinthian style, the Roman version is more detailed and elaborate, reflecting the grandeur of the Roman Empire.

Indian Foliage Capital (150 B.C.)

– Marked by lush, detailed carvings of plant forms, this style illustrates the naturalistic artistry prominent in ancient Indian architecture.

Indian Plain Capital (400 A.D.)

– A more restrained, straightforward design, this capital highlights the evolution of Indian architecture towards simplicity during later periods.

These capitals showcase the diversity and evolution of ancient architecture across cultures, blending aesthetics with symbolism and structural support.

[ukdamo]

Today's photo: this column capital on the northern arcade, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkiye.

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Capital.

[sirnica]

Don't get me wrong, I get why people in the US are annoyed by rainbow capitalism. They have many reason to be.

On the other hand, if a local company in my shitty, homophobic country made a rainbow product, or sponsored Pride, or hell, even made a supportive post, I would probably combust from joy because they see me as a human who they can cater ro and not someone sick, pervert, worthy of hate and ridicule.

[rannadylin]

Huh. Dear Numenoreans who built Tinnudir Keep: Why do you put the ionic capitals on the edges of the stairs and not on the columns?

[geminusrufus]

good christ its down to the regulation wins...

[charlesreeza]

Architectural detail - Palermo Cathedral

Photo by Charles Reeza

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[eopederson]

Restos de un capitel de columna corintia, Alcázar, Córdoba, 2016.

#archaeology#roman empire#column#corinthian#capital#alcázar#córdoba#andalucía#españa#2016#photographers on tumblr#black and white