A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 337
ve, having lessdistinctive character than the Romanesque; SPAIN elaborate stonework, scjnietimes merely a highmetal railing or grille. In the design and inthe elaboration of this choir euclo.sure theSpanish architects developed a remarkable abil-ity, and in nearly all of the large churchesthese are… … Spaix, Akchitectcre of: Palace of Charles V.. Granada; begun about 15:30 a.d. ; never FINISHED. and, indeed, the only peculiarly Spanish fea-ture about the Gothic churches is in the plan.In Spain the church is built primarily for theclergy, consequently the space oceupieil by thepriests includes,…
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