The Corinthian column is the most ornate of the Greek columns. It has a capital that consists of a core similar to the shape an inverted bell. The core is surrounded by carvings of acanthus leaves, or a similar substitute such as palm leaves, arranged in rows. From these leaves, four volutes project to meet the corners of the abacus. The roof is also much more sophisticated, with sharper cleaner edges, and is generally flat.
