The volute in architecture and architectural decoration with particular reference to its introduction into the Ionic order (1918)
Newcomb, Rexford, 1886-1968 · leaf 100
ike use is the employment ofthe motif as modillions upon the en-tablatures of the Corinthian and Com-posite orders In addition to these well knownuses in a structural manner, voluteshave been employed to make transitionsin line in situations where their struct- uraljsignif icance becomes void. An… … Fig 54 buildings voluted, inverted, bracket forms have been used tomake the transition, upon the fasade, from the clerestorywall to the walls of the side aisles, well known examplesof which use are to be found upon the various Jesuit churchesof Itaxy. VII. THE VOLUTE IN ARCHITECTURAL DECORATION.The…
