The use of ornamentation can both enhance and detract from the perception of proportion in architecture. On one hand, well-designed ornamentation can provide visual interest and emphasize certain features of a building, such as its symmetry or verticality. This can make the building appear more proportional and harmonious.
However, excessive or poorly executed ornamentation can have the opposite effect by overshadowing the building's underlying proportions and disrupting its overall harmony. Ornamentation that is disproportionate to the building's size or style can also create a jarring visual effect.
Overall, the use of ornamentation must be carefully considered and balanced with the building's overall proportions in order to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing design.
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