A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 252
orary of425 CALVARY Phidias (see Phidias) who is usually associatedwith Cahunis (see Calaniis) on account of thegrace and delicacy of his style. He was chieflynoted for the beauty of his decorative work.He made for the Erectheuin at Alliens a bronzelamp, which was kept always lighted, and agolden… … C.ILVARY AT PlOUG-A-STEL, NEAR BREST i.\ lUlIl lA.W . similar covering; hence a hollow, or roundedconcave member; and also a covering as ofmetal; especially, — A. A cupola or part of a cupola, as theupper portion of a spherical vault, and, often,an inner cupola of light material. B. A half cupola,…
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