A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 279
were,it is evident, from the mode of construction, that they cannot bedestroyed by any equable pressure exerted from the exterior. The only danger to be feared is, what is technically called a risingof the haunches ; and to avoid this it might be necessary, where large-domes were attempted, to… … Fragmeut of Pillar in front of Tomb of Atreus atBlvcenie. Pausanias, ix. 38. I stones laid in horizontal coiu-ses were- It appears that on the back of the | others of great size piled on the top. Bk. in. Ch. I. PELASGIC ART. 245
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