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Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.
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The lightest and most ornate of the three ancient Greek architectural orders distinguished especially by its large capitals decorated with carved acanthus leaves.
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Last of the three main order of Greek architecture. Identified by a high column and intricate capital based on acanthus foliage
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An ornate style of classical architecture characterised by columns with flowering, leaf-like capitals.
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