The Parthenon; an essay on the mode by which light was introduced into Greek and Roman temples (1883)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · London, J. Murray · leaf 40
of being of about thesame age as the Temple of Jupiter Oljmpius, having been excavated probably intlie first century before Christ, and also because it is not dissimilar in dimensions.The nave, it is true, is only about half the width—25 feet against 50—betweenthe pillars, and only 45 feet between… … e- 10 ro 30 +0 7.—Plan of the Cave Temple at Karle. dagoba, or simulated relic-shrine, which, when perfect, was covered by elaboratelycarved wood-work, and surmounted by one or three umbrellas of a very orna-mental character—probably the whole heightened by colour to a very considerableextent. But,…
Parthenon (Athens, Greece) · Temples · Lighting
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