Perrot, Georges, 1832-1914, Chipiez, Charles, 1835-1901, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 536
441 Greek temple was not isolated and hidden behind a stone curtain ;it could be seen from all sides in its commanding position ; itsencircling band of porticos seemed to invite all comers to theshelter of their galleries, while they charmed all eyes with theplay of light and shadow afforded by… … Fig. 255.—Tlie godde;s Anouke suckling Rameses II., IJeit-Wali; from Iloreaii. architects was to fulfil almost identical requirements, this trans-position of the elements employed was sufficient to cause aprofound difference in the outward expression, in the physiognomy,of their several works.…
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