Easy steps in architecture and architectural drawing .. (1915)
Hodgson, Frederick Thomas, 1836- [from old catalog] · Chicago, Ill., Printed by F. J. Drake & co. · leaf 94
ans in front of the entrances, while in the in-terior they answer the purpose of supports, or are em- EAST LESSONS IN ARCHITECTURE 87 ployed as ornaments in the capitals and friezes. Theseanimals have probably a symbolic meaning, for bothare considered sacred, and according to the Hindooconception… … Fig. 4. INDIAN PILLAR FROM THE ROCK-TEMPLE OP PARASONARAMA AT ELLORA. the whole structure; as is also the ease with the colossalhuman figures, which are ranged along the walls, cutout in prominent relief. These figures must have cre-ated an impression of awe in the dim twilight whichreigned in the…
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