An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 121
y as fir re-moved from stiffness as any can be, as for instance inthe capitals of Lincoln (77). The stiff stalk is, how-ever, a ready markto distinguish theEarly English capitalfrom that of the suc-ceeding style. We must bear inmind, however, thatfoliage is by no meansan essential featureof the… … 78. Westminster AbteyMoulded capital. It must be acknowledged that the use of foliage, as at Lincoln,does give greater richness of effect to the building. The origin ofthis foliage has been much discussed ; it seems most probable that itwas derived by gradual changes from the Classical orders,…
Architecture, Gothic
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