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 383
nted tothe same scale in Woodcut No. 217,is perhaps the best specimen of theclass. That of Constantine is verysimilar and in most respects equal tothis—-a merit which it owes to most of its sculptures being borrowedfrom earlier monuments. More splendid than either of these is the Arch at Orange. It… … Arch of Septimius Severus.Scale 50 ft. to 1 in. Bk. IV. Ch. V. TEIUMPHAL ARCHES. 349 plain masses into that importance which characterises the latetransitional period. Unfortunately its sculptures are so muchdestroyed by time and violence that it is not easy to speak withcertainty as to their age ;…
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