Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 · New York: John Wiley · leaf 162
truction, wrought with the most exquisite proportion andprecision of workmanship, as is everything else in the gloriouschurch to which it belongs, SanFermo of Verona. The additionof the top piece, which completes the circle, does not affect theplan of the beautiful arches, with their simple and… … Ait IS fflatfonnj construction. XI. THE AECH MASONRY. 139 simplicity in construction, and perfection in workmanship,—arare unison : for, in general, simple designs are rudely worked,and as the builder perfects his execution, he complicates his plan.Nearly all the arches of San Fermo are two-pieced.…
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