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 352
ildings generally, it depended on painting, sculpture,and carving for its effect far more than on architectural design,properly so called. Among the greatest and most complete examples of Italian Gothicis the church of Sta. Maria dei Fiori, the cathedral of Florence, one ofthe largest and finest… … 763. Section of Dome and part of Nave of the (_ athedral at Florence. Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. The building of the church, was commenced in the year 1294 or1298 (it is not quite clear which), from the designs and under thesuperintendence of Arnolfo di Lapo, for unfortunately in this stylewe know the…
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