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 162
--.,• ■c y v Bk. III. Ch. IX. FRENCH GOTHIC CATHEDRALS. 143 completed with a long nave, an acute vault, wide pier-spaces and boldmassive supports; possibly however not so sublime as the choir alone isat present, for, owing to its limited floor area, the eye has only to glance … 63 !• Doorway, South Transept, Beaiivais. (From Chapuy.) aloft and the stupendous height and the magnificent constructionproduce an effect of splendour and size which is only excelled bythat of the great Hall of Karnac and the interior of St. Sophia.1 1 The choir of Beauvais is considered of…
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