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The history and rudiments of architecture; embracing, I. The orders of architecture; II. Architectural styles of various countries; III. The nature and principles of design in architecture; and, IV. An accurate and complete glossary of architectural terms .. (1853)

Bullock, John, ed · New York, Stringer & Townsend · leaf 274

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uced for the purpose ofsupporting or appearing to support aspire, or one springing over the roof ofan aisle, and a butting against the wall ofthe clerestory. Aspersorium.—The holy water basin. Auditorium.—The nave or body ofthe church, where the people meet for Worship. Arch-Buttress, or… … IV, GLOSSARY. .^Esthetic.—Artistic. Astylar.—A term that expresses the absence of columns orpilasters, where they might else be supposed to occur. Axis.—An imaginary line through the centre of a column, &c. Baptistry.—The place in which the rite of baptism is per-formed. Bartizan.—A turret over…

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