CS: Columns & Pediments

metope

square panels between the triglyphs in a FRIEZE, often contains sculptures

triglyph

panels within the FRIEZE that contain three vertical bands

architrave

the lowest level of the entablature; most often it is undecorated

frieze

middle band of the entablature; contains metopes & triglyphs

cornice

top level of the entablature above the frieze which juts out above it

pediment

the triangular top of a temple that usually contains sculpture

entablature

the part of the temple between the columns and the pediment; contains three levels the architrave, frieze and cornice

stylobate

a continuous base supporting a row of columns in classical Greek architecture.

hexastyle

6 columns

octasyle

8 columns

plinth

a stone base on which a column rests

Tuscan

smooth column

caryatid

a female figure that functions as a supporting column

fluted

columns grooved with parallel lines

capital

the top part of a column that connects to the pediment

Doric order

a plain rounded capital

Ionic order

a capital with scrolls called volutes

Corinthian order

a capital decorated with overlapping acanthus leaves

Composite order

a combination of Ionic scrolls and Corinthian leaves