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  1. Ionic Order

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    Theoretical Implications
    The Ionic order has traditionally been interpreted as embodying a specific philosophical disposition. Where the Doric represents Logos (unadorned, absolute truth), the Ionic is often associated with Sophrosyne (moderation and self-control), expressed through its balanced ornamentation and curved geometry. The volute itself has been analyzed semiotically, being interpreted variously as a symbol of the spiral galaxy, the coiled serpent of knowledge,…