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 163
prevented itscompletion, but has run the risk of destroying its artistic effect, so asto make it an example of what should be avoided rather than of whatshould be followed. It has perhaps that want of repose and soliditywhich has often been made the reproach of Gothic architecture. Andwere it not… … 632. Plan of Cathedral at Noyon. (Kiom Eamc Monograplrie.) Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. Bk. III. Ch. IX. FRENCH GOTHIC CATHEDUALS. 145 as they do, additional strength and insuring durability. There isone example in France in which this danger of carrying the principlesof Gothic art to its extreme is…
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