A history of architecture for the student, craftsman, and amateur : being a comparative view of the historical styles from the earliest period (1896)
Fletcher, Banister, 1833-1899, Fletcher, Banister, Sir, 1866-1953 · London : B.T. Batsford; New York, C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 282
the most noticeable. He was more or less a military architect, being theoriginator of a new system of fortification. The entrancegateways through the fortifications of Verona, are notableinstances of his power of giving character to his works ;they are bold and original in treatment. He gave… … T33- T^HP- BA.SILICA AT ViCENZA, BY PaLLADIO. ITALIAN RENAISSANCE. 227 COMPARATIVE TABLE OF THE FLOREN-TINE, ROMAN, AND VENETIANSCHOOLS. A. Plans. Florence.—The utmost simplicity and compactness, astyle of planning adapted to town, rather than countrybuildings.—Staircases inclosed in walls vaulted…
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