Moore, Charles Herbert, 1840-1930 · New York, London, The Macmillan Company · leaf 155
eral scheme of this fagade (Fig. 65) Sansovinohas followed that of the ancient theatre of Marcellus, with afree introduction of additional enrichments. In the order ofthe basement he has departed from the severe plainness of theRoman model by adding mouldings and keystones to thearchivolts, reliefs… … Fig. 67. — Roman corner. VII PALACE ARCHITECTURE 123 of the frieze. But all this is done with a commendable feelingfor breadth of effect. To the order of the upper story he hasmade more striking additions, the most noticeable of which isthe insertion of a small free-standing column on each side…
Architecture, Renaissance
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