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Page vii
... Dome , 29 ; Some Facts in the Early History of Damascus relating to the enclosure of the Mosque , 35 ; Arab Authors cited as to Dates and Early Remains , 36 ; The Three ib .; Great Fires , 38 ; Mukaddasi and Descriptions , Ibn ...
... Dome , 29 ; Some Facts in the Early History of Damascus relating to the enclosure of the Mosque , 35 ; Arab Authors cited as to Dates and Early Remains , 36 ; The Three ib .; Great Fires , 38 ; Mukaddasi and Descriptions , Ibn ...
Page xiv
... Dome on Crossing from South Transept ( from a Water- colour Drawing by R. Phenè Spiers ) , 29 . The Mihrab and Mimbar at South End of Transept , 31 . North - east Angle , 32 . North Front of Mosque facing Court , 32 . Arcade of Court ...
... Dome on Crossing from South Transept ( from a Water- colour Drawing by R. Phenè Spiers ) , 29 . The Mihrab and Mimbar at South End of Transept , 31 . North - east Angle , 32 . North Front of Mosque facing Court , 32 . Arcade of Court ...
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... domes , towers , and spires to express complex emotions . When Vitruvius gave rough rules for obtaining some of the Greek optical refinements in buildings , his meaning could not be understood by any architect or scholar in Christendom ...
... domes , towers , and spires to express complex emotions . When Vitruvius gave rough rules for obtaining some of the Greek optical refinements in buildings , his meaning could not be understood by any architect or scholar in Christendom ...
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... dome on pendentives , and invented the dome on a drum , which they often used to light interiors and passages . Byzan- tine interiors , however , are mostly wonderfully striking in their shape , often delightful by their carving ...
... dome on pendentives , and invented the dome on a drum , which they often used to light interiors and passages . Byzan- tine interiors , however , are mostly wonderfully striking in their shape , often delightful by their carving ...
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... Domes- day record to date . Mr. Blashill's interesting account is accompanied by numerous illustrations by Miss Eva Blashill and others . Choir Stalls and their Carvings . Examples of Misericords from English Cathedrals Cathedrals and ...
... Domes- day record to date . Mr. Blashill's interesting account is accompanied by numerous illustrations by Miss Eva Blashill and others . Choir Stalls and their Carvings . Examples of Misericords from English Cathedrals Cathedrals and ...
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