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Lectures on the rise and development of mediæval architecture (1879)

Scott, George Gilbert, Sir, 1811-1878 · London : J. Murray · leaf 152

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inthis most remote of the cathedrals of South Britain,and only just verging out of the Romanesque, a degreeof originality and of refinement equal to what is metwith in our best examples. The circular portion of the Temple Church in 1 The clerestory and triforium of St. Germain des Pres have… … Fig. 79.—Temple Church. View of Circular Aisle. work was completed. It is somewhat less advancedin style, possibly from a preference felt among the 120 LECTURES ON [LECTURE III. Templars for the Romanesque. The pillars and mainarches, with the vaulting generally, it is true, are quiteadvanced…

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