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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 491

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art of the 11th century. It has neither coupled piersnor pointed arches, but is adorned externally with reed-like pilastersand elaborate frets, such as were certainly employed at Ani in thecourse of the 11th century. The annexed elevation (Woodcut No.921) of one of its windows, exhibits the… … 22. Plan of Cathedralat Ani. (From Texier.)Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. Even Etchmiasdin, however, sinks into insignificance, in an archi-tectural point of view, when compared with Ani,which was the capital of Armenia during its periodof greatest unity and elevation, and was adornedby the Bagratide…

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