Corinthian Order

This column was invented by the Athenians in Greece, though it wasn't used as much in Greece as it was used and developed by the Romans. It was the latest invented and used Order. This Order is recognizable by the column's elaborately decorated capital, which features carved acanthus leaves. Although there are some Greek buildings with Corintian columns, the design becae much more popular later during the rule of the Roman Empire. It is one of the three main Orders of classical architecture, others are the Doric Order and the Ionic Order.

This Order is sometimes called the feminine order because it is slender and it is at the top level of the Colosseum in Rome, holding up the last weight, and because it was the most elaborately carved capital. It's height-to-width ratio is 10:1.