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 24
ors into whichthe excessive loveof decoration andof tours de force ledthe Germans, stillthe result is farfrom satisfactory.The change fromthe square to theoctagon is abruptand unpleasing, andthe spire itself lookstoo thick for theoctagon. Every-where there is awant of thosebuttresses and pin-nacles… … 517. Campanile, Palazzo Scaligeri, Verona. (From Street.) ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE. Pakt II.
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