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 494
hese details, the great feature of the Early Spanishstyle is the cimborio, or dome, which generally occurs at the intersectionof the nave with the transepts. Something very similar is to be foundin France, especially in Auvergne and Anjou; but the Spaniards seizedupon it with avidity, and worked it… … Exterior of Lantern, Salamanca Old Cathedral. (From Street.) perfect examples in the early style is that which crowns the oldcathedral at Salamanca (Woodcut No. 935), and dates about 1200. Aswill be observed from the view of the exterior, every detail belongs to 476 SPANISH ARCHITECTURE. Part II.
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