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 171
erfect of the remaining edifices of its class in thatcountry. It is singularly beautiful in its details, and happy in itsmain proportions; for owing to the omission of the transept, thelength is exquisitely adapted to the other dimensions. Had atransept been added, at least 100 ft. of additional… … 641. Section of Cathedral at Bourges. (From Drawings by F. Penrose, Esq., Architect.) Scale 50 ft. to 1 in. The greater part of the western facade of this cathedral is of a laterdate than the building itself, and is extended so much beyond the pro-portions required for effect as to overpower the…
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