Jones, Owen, 1809-1874 · London : Crystal Palace Library and Bradbury & Evans · leaf 73
rm of the aba¬ cus ; they are all gradual, and the constructive idea is never lost sight of. Over the capitals of the co¬ lumns is, in Cufic characters, And there is no conqueror but God. Ornament The ornament on the piers on the piers. contains in the centre the shield of the founder surrounded by… … The general form of the piers, arches, and columns is General most graceful ; quite independent of their decoration, ^dsolidsldS the mere contour of the voids and solids is perfect, and to this it is evident the Moors devoted their first care ; the main proportions being well studied, fhe surface…
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