Hourticq, Louis, 1875-1944 · New York : Scribner · leaf 82
and the profound significance of thisarchitecture. That of the Greekswas governed by the external decora-tion. The populace never enteredthe temple. It challenged admirationfrom the summit of its Acropolis,clearly detached from its base, its pureoutline relieved against the deep sky.All Christians… … 61 FIG. 124.—THE VISITATION. RIGHT TYMPANUM,- WEST FRONT OF THE CATHEDRAL OF CHARTRES. (Photo. Micttsement.) ART IN FRANCE
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