The classical order of architecture characterized by a capital with large volutes; less heavy than the Doric and less elaborate than the Corinthian.

the most graceful of the Greek orders. It is characterized by deeply fluted columns, capitals with spiralling volutes, and bands of dentils.

This order which originated in Asia minor about the middle of the 6th century bc is distinguished by two main characteristics. The voluted capital and the presence of dentils in the cornice.

the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls

The second of the three Greek architectural orders to be developed. Ionic columns are generally more tall and slender than those of the Doric. Ionic columns incorporate a column base, and volutes can be seen in their capitals.

A classical order characterized by a capital with spiral scrolls, called volutes.

Greek architectural style of the Classical period and later, with volute-headed column capitals (like rams' horns) and a continuous (often sculpted) frieze on the external entablature

Second of the three Greek orders. Its capital is decorated with spiral scrolls (volutes).(empty)(empty)

The Ionic order forms one of the three orders or organizational systems of classical architecture, the other two canonic orders being the Doric and the Corinthian. (There are two lesser orders, the stocky Tuscan order and the rich variant of Corinthian, the Composite order, added by 16th century Italian architectural theory and practice.)