Ionic column capital

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The two main styles of Greek architecture - the Doric style of mainland Greece and its western colonies, and the Ionic style of the Greek cities along Asia Minor's coast and the Ionian islands - had already taken shape by the start of the sixth century B.C. The development of temple architecture continued to gain momentum throughout the century through a process of dynamic innovation, often sparked by ambitious building projects initiated by powerful leaders like Peisistratos of Athens and Polykrates of Samos.\r\nThis column capital shows remnants of colorful artwork.