Composite order: One of the five classical orders. A Roman elaboration of
the Corinthian
order:
- Acanthus
leaves on a capital
- Combined with the large volutes
of the Ionic
order
- With an echinus with egg-and-dart
ornamentation between the volutes. This third element is the
difference between Corinthian and Composite
Composite capital: The topmost member of a column of the Composite order
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