Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs (1852)
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844, Lomax, Edward, Gunyon, Thomas · New York : Johnson, Fry & Co. · leaf 41
din a semicircle. If the fact of their antiquity, however, beadmitted, it is difficult to understand why the arch shouldnot have been more generally employed. The same reasoning may be applied in the case of theGreeks, for, although it is said that true arelies are foundin their works, yet it seems…
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