These are two views of the Museum of Fine arts in Boston.
They both express two capital conditions, however the image on the left has
been the root of architectural discourse for many years. This is when a detail
tries to turn the corner. The capital on the right is essentially flush with
the facade so it has no reason to stick out, but since the corner column that
is exposed can be seen from two perspectives this detail has tried to change
the symmetry of the capital to satisfy both views. But it is arguable that it
looks like a mistake and fails to satisfy either view considering this detail exists
nowhere else on the building on any addition or the original structure. So how
do you turn the corner or do you just leave it alone
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