Stone Columns

Stone columns are supporting pillars consisting of a base, they are generally at least four or five times as high as its diameter or width. Columns formed an important part of Egyptian architecture as early as 2600BC. They were usually gigantic sized, spaced very closely together, and were reserved for inner courtyards and halls.

Stone columns vary in shapes and size, in basic architecture from country to country. The styles vary from round/square shaped classical columns, from Greek and Roman columns to Japanese and Chinese columns.

In Indian architecture columns exhibit great variety of detail: shafts, bases, and capitals are often intricately and heavily carved. Stone columns serve the functional purpose of providing support to the structure,beams and arches while making it beautiful at the same time.