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    Question

    What is entasis? What is exfoliation?

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    Entasis is the curve of the upper two thirds of a column. Exfoliation is the splitting apart of the outer surface of natural stone into thin layers that peel off. It is also called delamination or spalling.
     


     

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    The Parthenon at Athens demonstrates entasis.
    Photo: Great Buildings Photo © Howard Davis

     
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