Kolumnien
Kolumnien are a plural term used in several languages to refer to columns, structural or layout elements. They function as vertical supports or as organizational units in design, architecture, publishing, and data presentation.
In architecture, columns are vertical elements that transfer loads to the foundation. They have a shaft, capital,
In typography and page design, columns divide text into vertical blocks, improving readability and layout. Multi-column
In data and information systems, a column represents a field in a table or spreadsheet, storing values
Historical notes: Columns are characteristic of classical architecture; they influenced structural systems for vaults and domes.