The English house, how to judge its periods and styles (1909)
Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862- · New York, J. Lane Co. · leaf 368
h used in Greek and Roman archi-tecture for cornices, in the necking of Ioniccapitals, and elsewhere. At the Adelphi Terracethe flowers are big, and the general effect of theelevation is rather full ; that is, we see somuch that we fail to see it as a whole. Thereis less unity and less distinction… … RENAISSANCE AND OURSELVES 245 boldly arched doorways impart character andstrength, while the painted central houses, with■pilasters and pediments, are balancing plots ofvariety. Many tenants in Bedford Square paintthe doorways a rich cream white, and this givesemphasis to the ornamental slabs which…
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