...extends 147 feet. It is of the Ionic order, and though destitute of the usual architectural decorations, derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of, fine...instances of form only expressing. true symmetry. The interior fully corresppnds with the majesty of its external appearance. — During its former destination,...

...architectural decorations, having neither statue, vase, bas-relief, tablet, sculptured key-stone, or sunk panel to enrich it :* it derives all its beauty from a simple...instances of form only expressing true symmetry." The first addition to the parliament house, as regards the exterior, consisted in a portico of six...

...extends 147 feet. It is of the Ionic order, and though destitute of the usual architectural decorations, derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of fine...few instances of form only expressing true symmetry. The interior fully corresponds with the majesty of its external appearance. — During its former destination,...

...most convenient, and most extensive of the kind in Europe ;" and with equal truth he observed, that " it derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of...instances of form only, expressing true symmetry." Indeed, so truly classical is this fine edifice in its proportions, so grand in its simplicity, that...

...extends 147 feet, is of the Ionic order, and, though destitute of the usual architectural decorations, " derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of fine...instances of form only, expressing true symmetry." A great THE BANK OP IRELAND. deal of the impressive effect produced by this building has been attributed...

...architectural decorations, having neither statue, vase, bas-relief, tablet, sculptured keystone, or sunk panel, to enrich it ; it derives all its beauty from a simple...with many the subject of consideration, whether it could not have been rendered still more pleasing had the dado of the pedestal above the entablature...

...kind in Europe." "The portico," he adds, " is without any of the usual architectural decorations ; it derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of...instances of form only expressing true symmetry." And, indeed, this praise is well merited, for even still this pile holds its place as one of the chastest...

...extends 147 feet, is of the Ionic order, and though destitute of the usual architectural decorations, " derives all its beauty from a simple impulse of fine...instances of form only, expressing true symmetry." The tympanum of the pediment in front has in the centre the royal arms, and on its apex a figure of...

...order, and though destitute of the usual architectural decorations, derives all ¡is beauty from n simple impulse of fine art, and is one of the few...instances of form only, expressing true symmetry. It was commenced in 1729, Since the purchase of this fine building for its present use, many alterations...