Figures 101 and 102
[Figure 91]. The pediment of a Greek temple with the interest centered at the top of the pediment (x) causes a similar concentration of interest in the book-rack end. The slight inclination of the sides supplies variety of widths. The architect considers an object with the interest centered in this manner in the upper portion, as possessing more individuality than a motive with purely horizontal lines across the top boundary.
Figure 102a
Courtesy of Berkey and Gay
Figure 103.—A Modern Telephone Stand and Stool
[Figure 92]. In this figure the curved inclination facilitates the upward movement of the eye, at the same time supplying variety of width.