Thursday, 15 September 2011

Quinlan Terry on the Classical Architectural Style

The architect Quinlan Terry clears up some misunderstandings.


The low-pitched slopes of the triangular pediment are an appealing feature, to my eyes. The tympanum might have benefited from some ornamental pedimental sculpture. A Medusa, perhaps, in honour of Prince Philip's native island, where the Medusa pediment was discovered? Or a Dorset ooser mask, to give this handsome building a vernacular touch?

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