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 649
that apparently wouldhave made it too large for their skill to execute, so they met thedifficulty by adopting a hexagon, which, though producing a certainvariety of perspective, fits awkwardly with the lines of columns, andtwists the vaults to an unpleasant extent. Still, a dome of moderateheight,… … rian of, the Cathedral at Siena. (From the • Eglises principales dEurope.) Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. Bk. II. Ch. VI. CATHEDRAL Al SIENA. G15 the rich colouring and gorgeous furniture of the church, it makes up awhole of great beauty. The circular pier-arches, however, and theblack and white stripes by…
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