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 398
not be given, the Celtic fancy of our neighboursbroke loose in all the playful vagaries of the Flamboyant style. Theirtracery became so delicate and so unconstructive that it is a wonder itever stood, and no wonder that half the windows of that date are nowwithout tracery at all. They were carved,… … 833. Perpendicular Tracery, Winchester Cathedral. External Proportions. If the sobriety of proportion which characterised the design ofEnglish architects led to satisfactory results internally, its influencewas still more favourable on the external appearance of theirchurches. An English cathedral…
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