Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903 · New York : Scribner and Welford · leaf 218
d basilicas of the metropolis of Italyare good examples of Renaissance. The altars, tombs, and other architectural or semi-architectural works which occur in many of the churchesof Rome, are, however, finer works of art as a rule thanthe buildings which they adorn. Such gems are not con-fined to… … Fig. 64.—St. Petkb.s at Romf. Interior. (1506-16fiV>G A N 178 RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTliRE. ciircunistiiuces the most subtle moulding give^ a play of lightand shade, and the most delicate carving produces a richnessof effect which cannot be attained in exterior architecture,executed for the most…
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