An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1881)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford and London, Parker and co · leaf 90
o be very late Norman. These two last examplesare interesting, as shewing some of the early steps to-wards tracery. The fine circular windows with wheel-like divisions belong to this period: Earfreston, inKent, is a good example. There was frequently onein the centre of the west front, which was… … 64 NORMAN PIERS. French also appear to have always had a particularfondness for this kind of window, which in the later styles becomes the , nf7—^rx^r*^ magnificent rose-window, so oftenthe glory of theFrench churches. Norman windowsare far less commonthan the doorways,having frequentlybeen…
Architecture, Gothic
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