A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1874)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 166
1377)( Wood-cut No. 577). In this in-stance the roof is almost atunnel-vault with the windowspaces cutting into it, so asto leave nearly one-third ofthe space unbroken; and, asthe whole is covered withrich and appropriate tracery,the effect is highly pleasing.The same principle was after-wards… … •eys, and as the roof is orna- 578. Diagrams of Vaulting. mented with ribbings of the most exquisite design, it forms perhapsthe most beautiful vault ever designed by a Gothic architect. The great invention of the English architects in vaulting is theform usually known as fan-tracery. It is so…
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