Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London : Parker and Co. · leaf 65
Canterbury, A.D, 1178. Canterbury, A.D. 1178. 54 THE NOKMAN PEEIOD. The Bases are at first very simple, consisting merelyof u quarter-round molding; then of two quarter-rounds, or two and a chamfer; or else of a round, ora chamfer and a quarter-round: as the style advancedthey became more enriched,… … Caiiterl)ury Cathedral. Stoke Orcliard, Gloucestershire. Attic base. They always follow the form of the shaftor pillar, and stand upon a square pedestal or plinth;the angles of this square plinth being frequently filledup with some ornament, called foot-ornaments, or baseornaments: these increase…
Architecture, Gothic
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