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 347
to be the imperial city. Some of them are remarkable for that elegantsimplicity which so evidently betrays the hand of a Grecian artist,while others again show a lavish exuberance of ornament which is buttoo characteristic of Roman art in general. Many, however, containthe germs of something better… … c X J :) Composite Order. Composite Order. Amoii!? their various attempts to improve the order which hasjust been described, the Romans hit upon one which is extremely characteristic of their whole style of art.This is known by the distinguishing nameof the Comj)osite order, though virtuallymore…
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