An architect's note-book in Spain : principally illustrating the domestic architecture of that country (1872)
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877 · London : Autotype Fine Art Company · leaf 121
ications about it of aninclination to Greco-Roman work. For instance, the griffins, the lionsheads of antique type, and the arms and armour arranged as trophies,all indicate acquaintance with the prevalent materials of Italian arabesquedesign of late Cinque Cento style. Indeed, the very form and… … PLATE XXIV. AVILA. THE PATIO OF THE CASA POLENTINA. NEXT to the general feeling of interest excited by thepicturesque aspect of decayed architectural grandeur, whichis presented by the remains of this dilapidated Patio, rises a feelingof curiosity as to the mode and manner of life of those…
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