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 281
ngs is a nameless ruinexisting near Missolonghi (Woodcut No. 130). In it the sides of theopening are straight for the whole height, and, though making a verystable form of opening, it is one to which it is extremely difficult to fitdoors, or to close by any known means. It was this difliculty that… … Gateway at Assos. (From Texiers Asia Mineure.) Bk. III. Ch. L PELASGIC ART. 247 (Woodcut Ko. 124), and in the Gate of the Lions at Mycenae (WoodcutNo. 131) ; but it is by no means clear whether the pediments werealways tilled up with sculpture, as in this instance, or left open. Inthe walls of a…
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