A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 177
e like.Another i)eculiarity of the matured Gothic isthe complete disapjjearance of the wall in allimj)()rtant places; for, as the roof of stone isentirely carried on pilasters and jiiers sujiportedvertically, and the thrust of the vault is takenup by the buttresses (with or without… … Gothic Architecture: Fig. 5. A, Imlf section of earlv baMllra wlUi tic-boain roofs; B. Iialfsertlon of (iothic church with raultinc and (lying buttrrs ■.-».Both buildings on the same ground plan. place, was allowed to fill the whole space he-neath the jwinted arch, except tiiat a low, verythin wall…
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