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 26
The worst part of this design is the smallnessof the octagon and spire, and the unconnectedmode in which they are placed on the roof ofthe tower. The typical example of the Italian towers isthat erected close to the Duomo at Florence from designs by Giotto,commenced in 1324, and considerably… … Campanile at Florence.(From Gailhabaud.)Scale 50 It. to 1 in. 8 ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE. Part II. ornament from the base to the summit, it has not that nakednesswhich is the reproach of so many others, and the octagonal projectionsat the angles give it considerable relief. Besides this, the…
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