The principles of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture : with an explanation of technical terms and a centenary of ancient terms ... (1882)
Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche, 1805-1888 · London : Bell · leaf 249
in something of a wreath- 224 DECORATED ENGLISH STYLE. like form. The foliage itself, whether of capitals, finials,crockets, bosses, or other ornamental accessories, ex-hibits much of natural freedom, and we frequently findthe oak, the ivy, the hazel, the vine, the fern, &c., verybeautifully… … York Cathedral. Worcester Cathedral. freedom; they are sufiiciently distinct from the foliageof the succeeding style, which, though frequently mostelaborate, has still in general a certain formality of out-line which renders it very inferior in grace and beautyto the Decorated. We sometimes meet…
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