Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903 · New York : Scribner and Welford · leaf 261
e of brickwork riseswhich bears the weight of the stone lantern and ball andcross that surmount the whole. The skill with which thedome is made the central feature of a pyramidal composi-tion whatever be the point of view, the great beauty ofthe circular colonnade immediately below the dome,… … Fid. 82.—St. Pavls Cathedral, Lo>n>ON. (1675—1710.; ENGLAND. 221 Wren may be said to have introduced to Eenaissancearchitecture the tower and spire, for though many examplesoccur in Spain, there is reason to suppose that he wasbefore the architects of that country in his employment ofthat…
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