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 46
of thewalls being revetedwith slabs of marbleor porphyry disposedin the most beautifulpatterns. The Mar-torana dependswholly for its effecton this species ofdecoration. In theCapella Palatina, andthe church at Mon-reale, it occupies thelower part of thewalls only, and servesas a base for thestoried… … M
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