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 513
utthe interior is wholly sacrificed to the externaleffect, and no other example can well be quotedon which ornamental construction is carriedto so great an extent, and generally speakingin such good taste. The twisted cupolas thatflank the entrances mi^ht as well have been 952. Plan of Church at .… … Bk. IX. Ch. VII. TOWERS. 493 more spread out, it would be difficult to find a more elegant exterioranywhere. As it is only 90 ft. long by 50 wide, it is too small forarchitectural effect, but barring this it is the most elegant example ofthe Armeno-Russian or Neo-Byzantine architecture which is…
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