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 480
als are as full as elegance would allow,and all the surfaces are Hat, with ornaments relieved by incision. Inthe lower tier of arches (Woodcut No. 318) this is boldly and beautifullydone, the marble being left to tell its own story. In the upper tier,further removed from the eye, the interstices… … Lower Order of Sta. Sophia. (From Salzenberg.) curved surfaces, with a gold-grounded mosaic relieved by figures orarchitectural devices. Though much of the mosaic is now concealed,enough is left to enable the effect of the whole to be judged of, and itcertainly is wonderfully grand and pleasing.…
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