A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1882)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 61
style of architecture in- troduced at Byzantium in the fifth century, derived, from the Roman, hut dis- tinguished from it by the plans of the buildings, and by the general use of the dome or cupola. The plan of the Grecian or Byzan- tine churches was usually that of the Greek cross, with a large,… … Cabling, a round moulding frequently worked in the flutes of columns, pilasters, &e., in Classical architecture, and nearly filling-up the hollow part : they seldom extend higher than the third part of the shaft. Canopy, in Gothic architecture an ornamented projec- tion over doors, windows, &c. ; a…
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