VILLAS IN VARIOUS STYLES. tj(U perhaps, the very cheapest mode of forming a semicircular arch. The use of the tiles is in preserving the rubble from being thrust out of form; while they confer, at the same time, an architectural character. The door, b, in this figure shows a double arch of rustic work. In fig. 1690, cf is a door-head of rustic work of a peculiar description, 1690 1^ '«'>t L having the angles cut off; and c is a door-head, supposed to be constructed cf rough stone, in which also is sho^-n part of the door. Fig. 1691 is a doorway with a pro- jecting head and rustic jambs, which shows also part of the wall, built of J | / 1691 diagonal masonry. 1931. Bell Turrets assume various forms. Fig. 1692 is one of the sim- plest, being the mere continuation of a wall, commonly a gable end, or the termination of any division wall,carried a few yards above the roof. Figs. 1693 and 1694 are forms of watch- towers, common on the smaller villas, and even farm-houses, in several parts of Tuscany. Fig. 1695 is a cam- panile or watch-tower of a highly architectural character, which is cal- culated to produce an excellent eflfect. 1932. Porches suited to the Italian manner are exemplified in figs. 1696, 1697, and 1698, which are from the portfolio of Marriott Field, Esq., a young Architect, lately returned from a profes- sional tour through Italy. In many of the smaller Italian villas, instead of pro- 1693 169} jecting porches, the entrance is formed within a recess, which has columns or an arcade in front. In others, instead of a portico, porch, or recess, a projecting colonnade, arcade, or veranda, extends the whole length of the entrance front, and the principal
