168 DESIGNS OF GEOMETRICAL AND rated cross, of Byzantine workmanship, we have a typical example of the highest development of these symbolic devices, for here the decorative idea has become completely incorporated with the infor- mative, with a very beautiful result. … FIG. 175. If the design of this carved boss is compared with that of the very common Byzantine carved moulding given in Fig. 174, it will be seen that both are practically the same. The design of the boss is that of the moulding, thrown into circular form. Many instances of built-up elements formed…
Decoration and ornament
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