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Intermediate Architectural Columns Crossword for Middle School
Challenge your understanding of architectural column parts and styles with this hard-level crossword puzzle. Perfect for grades 6-8 learning intermediate concepts in architecture.
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Across
  • 1. Upper projecting section of an entablature above columns
  • 2. Horizontal structure supported by columns, consisting of architrave and frieze
  • 3. Most ornate classical order with acanthus leaf capitals
  • 5. Classical order known for slim columns and scrolled capitals
  • 7. Top part of a column that transitions to the entablature
  • 9. Vertical grooves carved into a column shaft for decorative effect
  • 11. Base or support block elevating a column from the ground
  • 12. Simplest classical order characterized by sturdy columns and plain capitals
Down
  • 4. Decorative molding at the bottom of a column shaft
  • 6. Rounded molding below the abacus in Doric capitals
  • 8. Spiral scroll-shaped ornament typical of Ionic columns
  • 10. Vertical triple groove element in a Doric frieze above columns
  • 13. Slight convex curve in a column shaft to counter optical illusion
  • 14. Flat slab forming the uppermost part of a column capital
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