Six Selections from Irving's Sketch-book: With Notes, Questions, Etc. for Home and School UseGinn & Company, 1891 - 119 Seiten |
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... , a structure of masonry or brickwork , built to resist the horizontal thrust or pressure of another structure , as of a wall . Buttresses are much used in Gothic architecture . 62. Vaults ( Ital . volta , a turn ; WESTMINSTER ABBEY . 13.
... , a structure of masonry or brickwork , built to resist the horizontal thrust or pressure of another structure , as of a wall . Buttresses are much used in Gothic architecture . 62. Vaults ( Ital . volta , a turn ; WESTMINSTER ABBEY . 13.
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... Gothic sculpture . They comport with 10 the antiquated chapels in which they are generally found ; and in considering them , the imagination is apt to kindle with the legendary associations , the romantic fiction , the chivalrous pomp ...
... Gothic sculpture . They comport with 10 the antiquated chapels in which they are generally found ; and in considering them , the imagination is apt to kindle with the legendary associations , the romantic fiction , the chivalrous pomp ...
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... Gothic windows ; also similar decorations in Gothic architecture on panellings , ceilings , etc. Niches , recesses in walls for statues , vases , and other upright ornaments . 208. Fretted roof ( Old Fr. fréter , to cross , interlace ) ...
... Gothic windows ; also similar decorations in Gothic architecture on panellings , ceilings , etc. Niches , recesses in walls for statues , vases , and other upright ornaments . 208. Fretted roof ( Old Fr. fréter , to cross , interlace ) ...
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... Gothic architecture . On the pin- nacles of the stalls are affixed the helmets and crests of the knights , with their scarfs and swords ; and above them are suspended their banners , emblazoned with armorial bearings , 215 and ...
... Gothic architecture . On the pin- nacles of the stalls are affixed the helmets and crests of the knights , with their scarfs and swords ; and above them are suspended their banners , emblazoned with armorial bearings , 215 and ...
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... Gothic age . The scene seemed almost as if contrived , with theatrical artifice , to produce an effect upon the beholder . Here was a type of the beginning and the end of 315 human pomp and power ; here it was literally but a step from ...
... Gothic age . The scene seemed almost as if contrived , with theatrical artifice , to produce an effect upon the beholder . Here was a type of the beginning and the end of 315 human pomp and power ; here it was literally but a step from ...
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