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Design Theory:

Crown Moulding Origins

Crown Moulding Originates from the Cornice Section of the Entablature of Classical Buildings. The Classical orders define the various moulding components such as crowns, panel molds, triglyphs and dentil mouldings in the Entablature.

Tuscan Order Origins

The Tuscan Order is the basis for simpler Architectural components such as Crown Moulding as seen here in the diagram. Tuscan originates from the Etruscans (6th Century BC) Mediterranean society. Tuscan crown is used today in many structures both for

exterior and interior decoration.

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Doric Order Origins

The Doric Order is the basis for more complex Architectural components such as Crowns, Dentils and Triglyph moulding as seen here in the diagram. Doric is one of the oldest Greek Orders. The Entablature is more elaborate and the column base uses an Attic Style. The combinations look similar to Tuscan and are often mistaken for Tuscan

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Ionic Order Origins

The Ionic Order is denoted with the circular Volutes that resemble a Rams Head horn. The crown is more detailed with numerous horizontal lines followed by dentil and egg-dart panel molds. The frieze is plain as are the two facia sections in the Architrave. Ionic can use angled column capitals called Scamozzi and always use an Attic base. In the case of Greek Ionic there is no column base.

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Corinthian Order Origins

The Corinthian Order is far more elaborate than the previous four styles. It is denoted by Acanthus leaves in the column capital. The crown moulding is enhanced with lamb's tongue Further elements are introduced under the crown such as Modillion Blocks, egg and dart panel molds, and dentil mouldings. The frieze section is plain however there are details in the facia area of the Architrave. Attic bases are always engaged for the column.

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Composite Order Origins

The Composite is a combination of Ionic and Corinthian with many more elaborate features. It is denoted by Acanthus leaves in the columns capital and the volutes of the Ionic Order.

The crown moulding is linear but is enhanced with lambs Tongue. Under the crown we find modillion blocks, and a strip of dentil moulding. The frieze is denoted by a Rinceau pattern. The Taenia divides the Frieze from the Architrave with a Lamb's Tongue pattern. The Architrave is divided into two Facias by a Lamb's Tongue pattern. Attic bases are always engaged.

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