An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 71
rewas usually one in the centre of the west front, whichwas called the oculus, or eye of the building. Theselarge round windows are much more common on theContinent than in England. In Italy there are manyfine examples, as at Toscanella, Perugia, and Assissi.The French also appear to have always… … 33. St. Maurices, York, o. 1170.Late Norman Window, with small circular openingin the head. NORMAN PIERS. 53 ways, having frequently been destroyed to make roomfor those of later styles; probably for the purpose ofintroducing the painted glass of those periods, whichdid not suit well with the early…
Architecture, Gothic
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