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 66
e been built for one portal like this,and though ecclesiastical forms had become sacred, an architect mayhave felt himself justified in resorting to any amount of Paganism ina semi-secular building. On the whole there seems little doubt butthat this porch formed part of the monastic building… … 497. Arcade of the Palace at Gelnhausen. (From Moller.) Its dimensions are inconsiderable, being only 31 ft. by 24. It hasthree arches in each face, and above them a series of pilasters support-ing straight4ined arches — if the expression may be used. These areinteresting, as the same form is…
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