Clifford, C. R. (Chandler Robbins), 1858-1935 · New York, Clifford & Lawton · leaf 95
at is rather pleasing. The student,on the other hand, can fix, in the useof the symbolism employed, the ob-ject of the structure or the use towhich it is applied./The use of the circle, the ellipse, and their subdivisionsin tracery all indicate the Gothic or re-ligious character. ^ The LAUREL… … \ 94 The Decorative Periods symbol of atonement; conquering heroes were crowned with it.The olive was sacred to Athena; olive branches were the prizesof victory of the Olympian games. The LOTUS and the papyrus played an important part in thesocial life of the Egyptians, Hindoos and Assyrians. Even…
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