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Record 1 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Styles
DEF

The third architectural order characterized by a plain or fluted column, a bellshaped capital with acanthus leaves, and a continuous frieze.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Styles en architecture
DEF

Variante allégée de l'ordre ionique, caractérisée par une base moins importante et par son chapiteau à feuilles d'acanthe; cet ordre s'est généralisé à l'époque hellénistique [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estilos arquitectónicos
DEF

Uno de los cinco Órdenes Arquitectónicos convencionales.

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Record 2 2005-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
OBS

Resident of the city of Corinth (Greece).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

Résidant(e) de la ville de Corinthe, en Grèce.

Spanish

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