The Greek forms of the Doric order have no individual base and instead rest directly on the stylobate, although subsequent forms of Doric frequently were given a conventional plinth-and-torus base.
Is there a base on a true Doric column?
The Doric order is characterized by a plain, unadorned column capital and a column that rests directly on the stylobate of the temple without a base.
What are the characteristics of Doric columns?
Characteristics of the Doric Column
- a shaft that is fluted or grooved.
- a shaft that is wider at the bottom than the top.
- no base or pedestal at the bottom, so it is placed directly on the floor or ground level.
- an echinus or a smooth, round capital-like flare at the top of the shaft.
