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HELIX (Gr. tE, a spiral or twist) , an architectural term
spiral
abacus of the Corinthian capital ; from the same stalk springs a second helix rising to the centre of the capital , its junction with one on the opposite side being sometimes marked by a flower. Sometimes the term
volute " is given to the angle
helix
design and rises from the same stalk as the central helices. Its origin is probably metallic, that is to say, it was copied from the conventional treatment in Corinthian bronze of the tendrils of a plant.End of Article: HELIX (Gr. tE, a spiral or twist) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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