- adopted for modernconstructions in the Russian style. Characteristical in Russianchurches are their bulbiform cu-polas (Fig. i) which we see in avariety of shapes. The baldaquinsin most places of worship presenta particularl) rich configuration;we often find them crowned withkeel-like gables and… … richly embellished tenon. (Fig. ^.-Very abundant are motives for\\ood-architecture on the farm-houses in the central and northerngovernments. Their origin oftenis a very ancient one. It is aston-ishing to notice the severe styleof these ornaments which consistof planed boards artfulh perforatedand…
Decoration and ornament
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