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 168
such a vault as that of the cloisters at Gloucester (Woodcut No. 579),where a segment is used nearly equal to an equilateral sphericaltriangle. In this case they did not dare to employ a constructivedecoration, but covered the space with circles so as to confuse anddeceive the eye. AtWindsor… … 580. View of Aisle at St. Georges, Windsor. without being broken— as the others mighthave been had thatmode of decorationbeen deemed expedi-ent. This may beconsidered the per-fection of this kindof vaulting, and is per-haps the most beau-tiful method ever in-vented. At West-minster (as shown…
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