Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903 · New York : Scribner and Welford · leaf 20
our angles of the tower. Beoachead (spire).—Formed as above described. Buttress.—A projection built up against a wall to create additionalstrength or furnish sujiport (see Flying Buttress). Byzantine.—The round-arched Christian architecture of the EasternChurch, wliich had its origin in Byzantium… … Fig j.—Buttress. Capital.—The head of a column or pilaster (Figs. I to p). Cathedral.—A church which Qontains the seat of a bishop ; usualIj - a building of the first class.Certosa.—A monastery (or church) of Carthusian monks.Chamfer.—A slight strip pared off from a sharp angle.Chancel.—The choir…
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