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 358
e, very unlike that employed in the older examples. This angularity is certainly a great improvement, giving expression and character to the building, and affording flat faces for the entrances or porches ; but the joeristyle is too low, and mars the dignity of the whole. ^ To us its princij)al… … 194. Plan and Elevation of Templein Diocletians Palace at Spalato. Scale for Plan 100 ft. to 1 in.; for Elevation50 ft. to 1 in. Athens. Even assuming that Hadrian completed the great Temple of Venusat Rome in the manner generally supposed, it must have been veryfar surpassed by the great Temple of…
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