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 412
n at all. Many are inclined to ascribe to it an Oriental origin from theprofusion of gold mosaics which cover every part of its interior; butthis was the case with the apses and semi-domes of all the Romanesquechurches, and generally of the walls, too, when the light was favor-able. They could not… … » » »£__ m 10 <j» fp •/> 88 y im FI 822. Section of St. Marks. Venice. (From Chiesi Principal di Europa.) There can be no doubt that, owing to their continual intercoursewith the East, the Venetians received many hints from a countrythat had at that time more leisure to work out this style.…
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