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Composite order

Scope note

Designates an architectural order characterized by capitals composed of foliate echini derived from the Corinthian order superposed by volutes derived from the Ionic order.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300067415

Broader Terms used

architectural orders

Term used for

order, Composite

Created

13yrs ago

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