The Architectural Magazine, Volume 1John Claudius Loudon Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, 1834 |
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... series of blocks laid horizontally , of a depth and thickness nearly equal to the upper substance of the columns , forming thus his epistylium or architrave ( b ) . Before , however 18 Extent to which the elementary Forms of.
... series of blocks laid horizontally , of a depth and thickness nearly equal to the upper substance of the columns , forming thus his epistylium or architrave ( b ) . Before , however 18 Extent to which the elementary Forms of.
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... upper line can be formed , compared with that of more widely proportioned spaces . ( fig . 9. ) The latter reason , and the principle of unity , were sufficient to cause the. C 4 Classic Architecture are fixed or arbitrary . 23.
... upper line can be formed , compared with that of more widely proportioned spaces . ( fig . 9. ) The latter reason , and the principle of unity , were sufficient to cause the. C 4 Classic Architecture are fixed or arbitrary . 23.
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... upper surface , a frieze ( b ) on which the sculptor may exercise his talent , and where his range of basso relievo may be at once conspicuously displayed and effectively sheltered ; while the lower surface ( c ) fulfils its original ...
... upper surface , a frieze ( b ) on which the sculptor may exercise his talent , and where his range of basso relievo may be at once conspicuously displayed and effectively sheltered ; while the lower surface ( c ) fulfils its original ...
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... upper and lower diameters , it became necessary to supply the want of expansion at the bottom by the addition of a base ( b ) , which , being composed of mould- ings , should at the same time maintain a degree of elegance consistent ...
... upper and lower diameters , it became necessary to supply the want of expansion at the bottom by the addition of a base ( b ) , which , being composed of mould- ings , should at the same time maintain a degree of elegance consistent ...
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... upper rooms after any heavy fall of snow or rain . Many of the best houses built in London are covered with lead : this is the best covering . The next is slate , if of good quality , and with wide lead gutters , with lead flushings ...
... upper rooms after any heavy fall of snow or rain . Many of the best houses built in London are covered with lead : this is the best covering . The next is slate , if of good quality , and with wide lead gutters , with lead flushings ...
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