Essentials in architecture : an analysis of the principles & qualities to be looked for in buildings (1907)
Belcher, John, d. 1913, Holmes, Robert, 1861-1930 (association), MacDonald, J. E. H. (James Edward Hervey), 1873-1932, (association), MacDonald, Thoreau, 1901- (autograph) · London : B.T. Batsford · leaf 35
of deception is a departure from theprinciple of truth in archilecture,__ The imitation ofold work, for instance, with its crudities and irregu-larities, is false in art. It makes pretence of anantiquity whichdoes not reallybelong to it, anda building inthis mannermay suggestthat it was afortress… … 3. Palazzo (Juaratem, fi.oKENCii. is only a cleverimitation. The use and disposition of the different materials ina building must exhibit regard for truth and fitness. The stronger and coarser material must beemployed for the support of the lighter and weaker, 14 ESSENTIALS IN ARCHITECTURE. as…
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