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 287
theonly part of the superstructure that now remains—is proportionatelyheavy. It is, indeed, one of the most massive specimens of architec-ture existing, more so than even the rock-cut prototype at BeniHasan. As a work of art, it fails from excess of strength, a faultcommon to most of the efforts of… … ^4. Temple at ^gina restored. No scale. is unknown, though, judging from the character of its sculpture, itprobably belongs to the middle of the sixth century before Christ. We know that Athens had a great temple on the Acropolis, con-temporary with these, and the frusta of its columns still…
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