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 312
tury, and is as elaborate anexample of the exuberant ornamentation of that age as can be foundin the Peninsula. It is, of course, full of faults, and by no meansworthy of imitation; but its richness in figure sculpture and inarchitectural carving is very impressive and pleasing, in spite of allthat… … 733. Fayade at Belem. (From a Photograph.) The Portuguese example is half a century more modern, for whichallowance must be made. It is also more delicate, as the work of a 292 PORTUGUESE ARCHITECTURE. Part II. Southern people might be expected to be. Moreover, it is the workof men among whom the…
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