An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1881)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford and London, Parker and co · leaf 258
vely a squareness about the Perpen-dicular foliage which takes fromthe freshness and beauty whichdistinguished that of the Decoratedstyle. Indeed, the use of squareand angular forms is one of thecharacteristics of the style; wehave square panels, square foliage,square crockets (163) and… … 208 PERPENDICULAR ROOFS. The Buttresses are frequently panelled (164); theyare not pedimented, but their set-offs are finished witha plain slope, and they are oftenterminated by a pinnacle risingabove the parapet. Flying but-tresses or arch-buttresses are com-mon in this style. The splendid Open…
Architecture, Gothic
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