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 55
cut reallyexisted. Even if it did, the opening is still morethan sufficient to admit all the light that wasrequired for a temple only 65 feet in depth andabout 30 feet in width, and that it was introducedin the most pleasing manner can hardly be doubtedby those who have ever seen the effecc of… … u. -Plan of the Temple of Diana atIsisiES. (From Laborde.) Labonle, Monuments de France, 1816. Eeviie Arclieologique, June 1(3, 1877. Chap. II. PSEUDO-HYP.ETHEAL TEMPLES. 41 space iijside the vault. But it was not originally designed as a temple, thoughadmirably adaj^ted for the purpose if it had…
Parthenon (Athens, Greece) · Temples · Lighting
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