An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 81
y be-came more enriched, and the number of members morenumerous: the earlier examples resemble the Tuscan,the later appear to beimitated from the Atticbase. They always fol-low the form of the shaftor pillar, and stand upona square pedestal orplinth; the angles ofthis square plinth beingfrequently… … 1180. Late Norman Base and Foot-ornaments The Niches, oe Tabeexacles, are small shallow re-cesses with round arches, frequently much enriched;they are chiefly placed over the doorways, and gene-rally retain the figures which they were constructedto receive. These figures being executed in low…
Architecture, Gothic
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