dmission of light of which it makes use, and also by theirarrangement. Compared to our modern architecture, in whichwindows play such an important part, that of Egypt is prison-like in its gloom ; but, in consequence of its rare openings andtheir small size, it presents more imposing walls than… … Fig, 6i.-—General appearance of an Egyptian Temple.^ proportions, either for ornamenting the exterior and providinga covered way, or for dividing the halls of the interior andsupporting their roofs. The relation between voids and solids in any style ofarchitecture is one of the most vital…
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