American homes and gardens . with building in any way, should be familiar withthe chief performances of the architectural art. He should,at least, have an intelligent appreciation of architecturalstyles. He need not know how to design—in fact he shouldnot do so—but he should be able to discuss his building in-telligently with his architect, and know, when the latterthrows a round arch, whether it be Norman or Roman. In other words, to have dealings with architects requires aknowledge of their business. It is the esthetic side that ap-peals to most laymen, and a knowledge of architectural es-th
American homes and gardens . with building in any way, should be familiar withthe chief performances of the architectural art. He should,at least, have an intelligent appreciation of architecturalstyles. He need not know how to design—in fact he shouldnot do so—but he should be able to discuss his building in-telligently with his architect, and know, when the latterthrows a round arch, whether it be Norman or Roman. In other words, to have dealings with architects requires aknowledge of their business. It is the esthetic side that ap-peals to most laymen, and a knowledge of architectural es-thetics is, in most cases, sufficient for all practical is less of interest in the scientific side of building;questions of sanitation and of hygiene, while of aboundingimportance, are not inspiring to the average mind. But ar-chitectural esthetics are of transcending interest and import-ance and have, in addition, a practical utility that will oftenbe most hopeful. August, 1906 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 99. Training the Cavalry of the United States By Benjamin Winslow
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