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 167
he belief, in spite of the fanciful extravagance which it displays,that the architects were approaching to something new and beautifulwhen the mania for classical details overtook them. The two cathedrals of Limoges and Dijon belong to the latter halfof the 13th century, and will consequently when… … Bk. III. Cn. IX. FRENCH GOTHIC CATHEDRALS. 149 omit all mention of such as Lisieux, remarkable for its beautiful facade,and Evreux, for the beauty of many of its parts, though the whole is toomuch a patchwork to produce an entirely pleasing effect. Nevers,too, is remarkable as being one of the only…
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