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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 239

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urse the chief marks of thestyle, and are readily distinguished by the waving,flame-like character of the tracery (168). The clear-story windows of this style are generally large andimportant; and the back of the triforium being com-monly glazed also, makes that appear a continuation ofthe… … 168. St. Sauveur, Dinaa, c. 1500. sadly debased, and a strange mixture of Italianismjumbled witb it. The arches of this style vary exceedingly in form;those over doors and windows are commonly nearly flatwith the ends only curved, and no point in the centre,as at Harfleur. The mouldings of the…

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