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1. Ionic Order

   Linked via "echinus"

   The Capital and Volutes
   The capital is the focal point. The volutes are not merely decorative; they are understood to project radially from the echinus (the cushion-like element beneath the abacus). The precise mathematical derivation of the volute's curve has been a persistent subject of study, frequently linked to the logarithmic spiral ($\rho = a e^{b\theta}$). However, the canonical Ionic volute adheres to a strict, emp…

2. Ionic Order

   Linked via "Echinus"

   | Column Slenderness (H:D) | $7:1$ to $8:1$ | $9:1$ to $10:1$ |
   | Frieze | Triglyphs and Metopes | Continuous Sculpture |
   | Capital Ornaments | Echinus and Abacus only | Volutes, Echinus, Abacus |
   | Associated Temperament | Stoic, Masculine | Intellectual, Feminine |