to those cither of the Grecian or Gothic style, with which they are liable to be com- 

 pared. If the pillars resemble Grecian coiinnns [compare fig. with fig. 7], or if the 

 apertures resemble (Juthic arches, they will otiend, by seeming to be incorrect speci- 



Fig. G. From an endless variety of columns used in Ilindoo architecture, the ahove few examples are inserted, that 

 their relative proportions may be compared or contrasted with those of the orders to which Grecian architecture 

 is necessarily confined. 



Tuscan. 



Done, 



Ionic. 



Composite. 



Fig. 7. Specimens of columns of the different orders of Grecian architecture, given with a view of facilitating the 

 comparison between them and the Hindoo buildings. 



mens of well-known forms, and create a mixed style, as disgusting to the classic 

 observer as the mixture in Queen Elizabeth's Gothic. 13ut if, from the best models of 

 Indian structures, such parts only be selected as can not be compared with any k 

 of English buildings, even those whom novelty can not delight, will have 



