Spanton, J. Humphrey (John Humphrey) · London, Macmillan and Co., Limited; New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 229
Fig. 495- Decoration based on geometrical construction is of infinitevariety, and a thorough familiarity with geometrical relationswill regulate genius and inspire the designer with a just view of … Fig. 496. ^^ Fig. 497. those forms which will be pleasing and restful to the eye, as wellas satisfying to the natural demand for relief. {For Exercises see p. 233.) ARCHITECTURE. CHAPTER XVIII. Arch Forms and Tracery, The semicircle was the first arch-form to appear in building.In the earhest times…
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![An illustration from Bicknell's village builder. Elevations and plans for cottages, villas, suburban residences, farm houses [etc.] also exterior and interior details for public and private buildings, with approved forms of contracts and specifications. Containing fifty-five plates drawn to scale (1872)](https://img.insideoutlibrary.com/img/200/ia-bicknellsvillage00bick-142-123.webp)