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 153
ere is a very noble simplicity of outline and appearanceof solidity in the whole design. Internally it still retains, as maybe seen from the plan, the hexapartite arrangement in its vaults overthe central aisle, and the quadripartite in the side-aisles only. Thiscauses the central vault to… … (i23. Tlan of Chartres Catbcdral. (From Cbapuy.) Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. Bk. III. Cn. IX. FRENCH GOTHIC CATHEDRALS. 135 At Chartres most of these defects were avoided ; there is there asimplicity of design, and a grandeur of conception seldom surpassed.The great defect of proportion in that building…
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