Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York [etc.] Longmans, Green, and co. · leaf 390
alwaysbeen the stumbling-block of the revived Greek style. The THE CLASSIC REVIVALS IN EUROPE. OD, difficulties they raise are avoided, however, in buildingspresenting but two stories, the order being applied to theupper story, upon a high stylobate serving as a basement.The High School and the… … FIG. 198.—BRITISH MUSEUM, LONDON. difficulties, however, the English extended the applications ofthe style with doubtful success not only to all manner of pub-lic buildings, but also to country residences. Carlton House,Bowden Park, and Grange House are instances of thismisapplication of Greek…
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