The volute was a characteristic detail of which type of Greek column capital?
A) Doric
B) Corinthian
C) Ionic
D) Acanthus

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The volute, a spiral or scroll-like ornament, is a distinguishing feature of the Ionic column capital in Greek architecture. Doric capitals are simpler and more austere, while Corinthian capitals are more elaborate, often decorated with acanthus leaves, but not characterized by volutes in the same primary manner as Ionic capitals. The term "Acanthus" refers to the type of leaf used in the decoration of Corinthian capitals, not to a style of column itself.

The Volute Was a Characteristic Detail of Which Type of Greek