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 382
ich cannot so well be given by depth ofshadow — a perfectly legitimate mode of ornament when so small amaterial is used, and when beauty only, not sublimity, is aimed at. This is sometimes produced in Italy by introducing stone of adifferent color among the bricks, as in the two examples from… … 789. Window from the Cathedral of Monza.(From Street.) 362 ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE. Part II. exactly the effect aimed at, and seldom that the objection does notpresent itself of too much or too little stone being used. The wantof shadow in brick architecture is most felt in the cornices,…
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