Bible Encyclopedias
Volute

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Lat. volutus=turned), a spiral scroll forming the principal characteristic of the Ionic capital. Volutes are also used on the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders. Several examples will be found in the illustrations accompanying the article (See ORDER).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Volute'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/volute.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.