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 185
andbeautifully proportioned in themselves, but too often overpowered bythe building in the rear, and unsupported by any central object. In 164 ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE. Part IL Germany they took their revenge, and in many instances kill thebuilding to which they are attached. In England the group of… … 598. Salisbury Cathedral, from the N. E. Norwich or at Chichester, the spire is unsupported by any westerntowers, the same effect of dignity is produced as at Toulouse; thedesign is pyramidal, and from whatever point it is viewed it is felt tobe well balanced, which is seldom the case when the…
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