corinthian column

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corinthian
adjective
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/kəˈrɪn.θi.ən/us
/kəˈrɪn.θi.ən/
of or copying the most decorated of the three styles of ancient ...
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column
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒl.əm/us
/ˈkɑː.ləm/
one of several vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper or magazine ...
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A rectangular drum rose above the roof which containedcorinthiancolumnsupports and was capped with a dome with a spire.
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Corinthiancolumnpiers front the eleventh and twelfth stories, and the original building cornice is still in place.
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Corinthian columns support an entablature with a wide frieze and projecting cornice with modillions that extends across the center.
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The corinthian columns were fitted with decorated brackets that bore dedicatory inscriptions.
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The residence boasts prominent bay windows, keystone arched, sash windows throughout, scrolled brackets at the eaves and classical corinthian columns complete the ornamentation.
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There is a venetian window with corinthian columns and pilasters.
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The current church includes two corinthian columns from the ancient edifice.
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The whole assemblage of each lateral arch and niche was framed by two red corinthian columns, detached from the walls and supported by pedestals.
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These elements include corinthian columns, fine hardwood floors, a sweeping main staircase, and marble fireplace mantles.
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The cedar-wood gallery supported by two corinthian columns, was for use by the family and is at piano nobile level.
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Corinthian columns also flank the proscenium arch over the stage.
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Corinthian columns, lesenes, pilasters and corbels provide the vertical partition of the icon screen.
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They are supported in turn with twenty corinthian columns on the upper level.
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Tall corinthian columns stand on plinths and bear the main entablatures; these define the main framework of two storys and the tripartite bay division.
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Composed of a single arch and an "attic" supported by four corinthian columns, its harmony is inspired by the monuments of antiquity.
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Tall corinthian columns stand on plinths and bear the main entablatures; these define the main framework of two storeys and the tripartite bay division.
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The home features a semicircular portico with a denticulated cornice and corinthian columns that was added in the 20th century.
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It features corinthian columns and ornate projecting cornice.
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Corinthian columns originally supported the octagonal section; these have since been covered over or replaced.
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It is divided into four bays by the use of five paired and fluted corinthian columns.
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