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 499
thechoir will beunderstood by re-ferring to the planof San Clementeat Rome (Wood-cut No. 395). Thehigher clergy werein the early daysof the Church ac-commodated onthe bema in thepresbytery. Thesingers, readers,&c, were in anenclosed choir inthe nave. Theplace for the laitywas around thechoir… … 941. View in the Choir of the Cathedral at Toledo. (From Villa Amil.) Bk. VIII. Cir. II. CATHEDRAL AT BURGOS. 481 tive of internal effect. In France the stalls of the clergy were inthe choir beyond the transept, and all to the eastward of theintersection was reserved for them, the nave being wholly…
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