What's your favorite classical order?

[gangleri2001]

I'm kinda bored so I thought: "Why not ask these CFCers out there some question?" So here we go. Out of the six classical orders for columns, which one is your favorite? Here you got pictures of the 6 of them so you can pick your favorite one.

Greek orders:

Doric order:

Ionic order:

Corinthian order:

Aeolic order:

Roman orders:

Tuscan order:

Composite order:

 

[IdiotsOpposite]

Everyone knows that Ionic es numero uno. You disagree? Communist.

EDIT: Despite the troll nature of this post, I actually do favor Ionic columns over the other varieties. They're magestic-looking, unlike Doric, without being overly complicated, like the Corinthian columns are. The Aeolic columns just seem to be copying the Ionic, and I don't like Romans.

 

[azzaman333]

I like alphabetical order.

 

[holy king]

i like to order whisky.

 

[Cutlass]

I like the doric. I like architecture that's not utilitarian and has interesting features, but is not too busy either. Not too elaborate.

 

[Tee Kay]

Tuscan 'cause it's the easiest to draw.

 

[MagisterCultuum]

I don't really care for either Volutes or Acanthus ornamentation in the capitals of columns, which eliminates the Aeolic, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite order options. (Actually I kind of like the less flattened volutes in artistic representations of the Aeolic, but in photographs actual Aeolic columns look very unattractive.) I prefer the alternation of metopes and triglyphs of the Doric instead of the continuous frieze of the Ionic. However, I also prefer the bases and overall proportions of the Ionic over the Doric.

I ended up compromising and choosing the Tuscan. If the column is to be painted or plastered I would insist on fluting (which this order almost always lacks), but a plain column is fine if made out of a particularly attractive stone.


I tend to think we give too much emphasis to Classical Greek columns. I often prefer Egyptian, Persian, Minoan, or Chinese column designs.


@IdiotsOpposite: The Aeolic isn't copying the Ionic. The earliest surviving Aeolic are from the same period as the earliest surviving Ionic, but many experts think that the Aeolic was actually an earlier design that evolved into and was replaced by the Ionic.

 

[Cheezy the Wiz]

I prefer the American orders, which replaced the acanthus leaves with magnolias, corn ears, and tobacco.

Corn:

Magnolia:

Tobacco:

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Tuscan's elegant and dignified simplicity.

 

[Save_Ferris]

I prefer the American order; it comes with french fries and a large refillable drink.

 

[rugbyLEAGUEfan]

I quick perusal of the state of my house confirms that I prefer disorder

 

[sophie]

I've always liked Ionic, personally.

 

[Kyriakos]

Although i am supposedly a Dorian, i got to go with Ionic as well. Looks a lot more stylish

 

[Joecoolyo]

Ionic is where it's at.

 

[Synobun]

Composite Order for me. I like the smooth surface and the intricate design at the top.

 

[Perfection]

Columns are for jerks too pretentious for pillars.

 

[Old Hippy]

I just prefer counterlever... who wants columns nowdays anyway

 

[Huayna Capac357]

I like the Corinthian ones.

 

[Lillefix]

I prefer the Doric ones. They just look cleaner. The ionic ones look a bit silly.

 

[Quackers]

fish and chips def.