20 EXTERNAL DECORATIONS. 



possess both requisites, and be disposed so as to arrange in con- 

 formity with the architecture of the principal structure, it will be de- 

 sirable to build them of suitable size and character, for the purpose of 

 increasing the general magnitude of the appearance. Where the 

 offices cannot with propriety be attached to the residence, they 

 may nevertheless be advantageously shown, since they give beauty 

 and picturesque effect to the scenery, particularly if their character 

 partake of grandeur. A portico or colonnade, in many instances, will 

 add considerably to the beauty of a villa or mansion ; but neither 

 should be adopted unless in perfect accordance with the style of 

 both building and scenery. These decorations are not applicable 

 to the cottage, where simplicity and neatness are the leading cha- 

 racteristics. 



Many windows in vievN^ from one point have a bad effect, from 

 the monotony, and should be particularly guarded against. If a 

 a number of windows be requisite for internal convenience, a curved 

 form may be given to such as seem most to require alteration, or 

 a bow may be projected, but regulated by symmetry and in agree- 

 ment with the style of the building. 



As a concluding remark, it may be repeated, that every species of 

 incongruity should be avoided; and every additional object not in 

 harmony with the character of the building and scenery should be 

 rejected, as offensive to the principles of art, and irreconcileable to 

 the dictates of good taste. 



