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Of internal, apart from that Of external, form; and, finally, a distinct consideration of ornament, both as applied to the constructive element, and as a branch Of the Arts allied to and merging in those of Sculpture and Painting.

Were we to take a historic view Of the subject, a choice would have to be made between a system having reference to the buildings themselves, and one which concerned itself more with the artists who designed them. In the former case, to be at all comprehensive, no illustration would be possible, beyond the superficial, or merely ele mentary. If it be desired to confine ourselves to a single style, what style should have the preference? Some particular period might indeed be selected. For example, an adequate illustration of the successive revivals in recent times, first of Classic, and afterwards of Gothic, architecture, might have been attended with some profit. But a still better field of study is to be found among the buildings themselves, as they actually stand and are undergoing the test Of daily use and Observation, while others are constantly rising up afresh in ever increasing profusion.

Again, there is the temptation, hard to resist, Of allowing our taste for Art to be led away into side Channels by antiquarian learning or local associations, Often investing with a special interest some building in itself devoid Of architectural merit or attraction.

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