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 208
. Ch. III. DETAILS. 187 any exigency of stone construction ; but it displays all that freedomof form and richness of carving that might easily arise from theemployment of timber. The same remarks apply, though in a less degree, to the Normangateway at Bristol (Woodcut No. 618) ; which may be… … 619. Capitals, etc., of Doorway leading to the Choir Aisles, Lincoln. (Cath. Hb.) The great defect of such a style of decoration as this was itsextreme elaboration. It was almost impossible to carry out a largebuilding, every part of which should be worked up to the samekeynote as this; and, if it…
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