Powers, H. H. (Harry Huntington), 1859-1936 · New York : Macmillan Co. · leaf 156
certainly mis-states its character. For lack of a better name it is moreoften described by the vague term Greek refinements. As we stand at the corner of the Parthenon and glance downthe line of the long steplike base, the outline of the temple isseen to be perfectly straight, but as the eye ranges… … Fig. 44.— Stylobate of Parthenon, showing Curve. 140 The Message of Greek Art seen, the center elevation being half as much, the distance beingproportionately shorter. This convexity is carried perfectlyover the whole temple platform. Cut a very thin slice from theoutside of an apple or orange. It…
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