Question

The capitals of the columns from the audience hall of the palace of Darius I, Susa, comprised of:

a) Acanthus leaves
b) Elephants
c) Volutes
d) Bulls

Answer 1

The capitals of the columns from the audience hall of the palace of Darius I, Susa, comprised of Acanthus leaves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The capitals of the columns from the audience hall of the palace of Darius I, Susa, comprised of Acanthus leaves.

In the Corinthian order, the stylized, carved leaves of an acanthus plant grow around the capital, terminating just below the abacus.

An example of a capital with acanthus leaves can be seen in the bull capital from Persepolis, which is displayed in the National Museum of Iran.