Gothic architecture applied to modern residences; containing designs of all the important parts of a private dwelling, exhibited in elaborate perspective drawings, together with large and copious details (1849)
Arnot, D. H. (David Henry) · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 23
ose of a Grecian or Romanorigin, and were it merely from a desire to diver-sify the prevailing monotony, might occasionallybe found to impart novelty and freshness to acomposition. It is true, the noble and imposing featuresGothic art are but sparingly developed. This is owing to thension that… … APPLIED TO MODERN RESIDENCES. U properties of each. A caution and moderation has therefore been deemed mostprudent in the selection of ornaments; and if they reflect but the shadow, it ispresumed they retain a few of the characteristic traits and attributes of theoriginals. Openings on tlie hall,…
Architecture, Gothic · Architecture, Domestic
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