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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 170

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no longerdetached shafts, and the capitalsare ornamented with foliage of adifferent character from that whichpreceded it (129), as has beenmentioned. The flat surfaces inniches and monuments, on screens,and in other situations, are coveredwith delicately carved patterns,called diaper-work,… … 129. Exeter Cathedral,o. )300. from nature, the fountain-head of clustered Pmar. with mouldedall perfection in art, to which all caps and bases 152 DECORATED SCULPTURE. who are not content to bemere copyists of their prede-cessors must apply them-selves. In some recent in-stances of the revival of…

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