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 330
rkable thing about the rock-cut tombs is the form of their mouldings,which differ from any found elsewhere inEurope. Two of these are shown in the annexed woodcut (No. 169).They are very numerous and in great variety, but do not in anyinstance show the slightest trace of a cornice, nor of any… … 169. Mouldings from Tombs atCastel dAsso. 296 ETEUSCAN AECHITECTUEE. Pakt I. Persepolis and elsewhere. It is remarkable that this feature did notpenetrate to Home, and that no trace of its influence is found there,as might have been expected.^ Tumuli, The simplest, and therefore perhaps the…
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