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 306
ere being no triforium, the clerestory windows restapparently on the vault of the side-aisle. This has now no doubt adisagreeable effect, but when filled with painted glass the case musthave been different, and the effect of this immense screen of biilliantcolours must have been most beautiful. A… … Plan of Church of St. Victor atXanten. Scale 100 ft. to 1 iu. 288 POINTED STYLE IN GEKMANY. Part II. it must be confessed, the immense height of the clerestory gives to thechurch a wire-drawn appearance, very destructive of architecturalbeauty; but internally, partly from the effect of perspective…
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