Medieval architecture, its origins and development, with lists of monuments and bibliographies (1909)
Porter, Arthur Kingsley, 1883-1933 · New York, The Baker and Taylor Company · leaf 170
III. ISS. — Spire of Chamant PROFILES when used externally over windows and doorways, had theirstructural function in shedding rain-water; but to apply theminternally as mere ornament was contrary to the Gothic senseof architectural truth. Thus the archivolts were allowed toretain throughout the…
Architecture, Medieval
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