Pavillon Sully, Louvre

In the picture above, what do you see that went right?

Try to get as many items as you can before viewing the answers below.

• The building is repeatedly subdivided into sections until human-scale elements are achieved.
• Specifically, the whole is broken into an odd number of sub-masses (3 shown), withe the center sub-mass further divided into an odd number of bays (5).
• The whole is visually balanced (achieved through symmetry).
• Aligned horizontal mouldings tie sub-masses together.
• Focal points creates focus in the middle sub-mass.
• Openings are vertical rectangles.
• All sub-masses have a top (either a roof or a balustrade).
• Corners are emphasized.
• Load bearing components align vertically and extend up through the balustrade piers.
• Openings align vertically and extend up through the balusters.
• Superimposed columns are the same, or a narrower, order.
• Correct Corinthian proportions and entablature. Modillions are centered above columns.
• Round columns have entasis (tapering).
• Even number of columns and an odd number of openings.
• Circular openings have a smaller width than the rectangular openings below them.
• Consistent arch shape (all round).