Easy steps in architecture and architectural drawing .. (1915)
Hodgson, Frederick Thomas, 1836- [from old catalog] · Chicago, Ill., Printed by F. J. Drake & co. · leaf 48
LING. Q. Mention some of the finest spires in England.A. The spires of Salisbury and Norwich Cathedrals,and St. Michaels Church, Coventry. EASY LESSONS IN ARCHITECTURE 41 Q. What are pinnacles? A. Pinnacles are small spires used to ornament thetops of buttresses, gables, etc. Q. What are turrets ?… … Fig. 27. Q. Are not towers and spires used in classic build-ing? A. They were not used in any ancient examples, butmodem buildings often have steeples and the idea isevidently taken from the Gothic, though not with verygreat success. The best specimens are those by SirChristopher Wren, St.…
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