Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York : The Century co. · leaf 270
A HISTORY OF ORNAMENT spandrels of the lower arches (Fig. 242). Carving was sparingly used, but the capitals were carefully carved on classic models, and the shafts sometimes carved with rinceaux of equally classic character (Ca¬ thedral and Baptistery of Pisa, eleventh century) . In Lucca the… … Fig. 24 -2. Inlaid Patterns, Pisa Cathedral. chele (Figure 244) show rich inlays of black on white, with fantastic grotesques, due perhaps to Lombard in¬ fluence which is also seen in some of the columns, and in the lions or monsters which serve as bases to columns in many churches. Some of the…
Decoration and ornament -- History · Architecture -- Details -- History
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