Doric order

Doric orderThe historic Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. building, in Greek Doric style, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Doric order, one of the orders of classical architecture, characterized by a simple and austere column and capital. See order.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Doric order
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 07 October 2013
Access Date: February 22, 2025