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A glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1845)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford : J. H. Parker · leaf 169

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he effect of pinnacles.(Plate 22.) Flying buttresses were first introduced in this style.Pinnacles are but sparingly used, and only towards the end ofthe style. The roofs appear always to have been high pitched.The ornaments used in this style are by no means so various asin either of the others;…

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