# Classification of the Five Orders of Columns

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PERRAULT, Claude](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/perrault-claude-r0dacfdca653d7c>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Engraving

## Commentary

Perrault published a book laying down the &#34;classification of the five orders of column according to the method of the Ancients&#34; in 1683, demonstrating his pedagogical bent.

## Related artworks

- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/perrault-claude-r0dacfdca653d7c/exterior-view-r0757576a61715c>)
- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/perrault-claude-r0dacfdca653d7c/exterior-view-r905d08c89fffd0>)
- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/perrault-claude-r0dacfdca653d7c/exterior-view-rcf45c823b52b99>)

## Attribution

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