Practice of architecture : containing the five orders of architecture and an additional column and entablature, with all their elements and details explained and illustrated, for the use of carpenters and practical men. (1835)
Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845 · Boston : Pub. by the author [etc.] ; New York : Collins & co. · leaf 192
such that they can be seen only at a distance, the nice finish may beomitted, but their details must be strongly expressed. In sculpture,a few rough, bold strokes, from a skilful hand, express the subjectintended for imitation more effectually than the most elaborateunskilful efforts would be able… … CHIMNEY-PIECES. 91 able. B, C, and D, are likewise Grecian. They are suitably con-structed for mouldings, and if well executed will have a handsomeappearance. CHIMNEY-PIECES This portion of Architecture is highly ornamental, when tastefullyconstructed. The magnitude of a chimney-piece does not…
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