A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 176
ere, as in arcades or the like.Another peculiarity of the matured Gothic isthe comjilete disappearance of the wall in allimportant ])laces; for, as the roof of stone isentiiely carried on pilasters and jiiers supportedvertically, and the thrust of the vaidt is takenup by the buttresses (with or… … GoTHK- Akchitecture: Fig. .1. A, half section of early basilica with tie-beam roofs; -B, halfsection of Gotliic cliiirch with vaultin*. and liyingbuttresses.Both buildings on the same ground jilan. place, was allowed to fill the whole space be-neath the pointed arch, except that a low, verythin…
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