Temples, ancient and modern : or, Notes on church architecture (1837)
Bardwell, Wm. (William) · London : Printed for the author · leaf 157
Ill ANCIENT AND MODERN. are distinctly marked, and divided by thirty-six superb antique columns of Greek marble, the shaft of each in one entire block. The ceiling is flat, but sunk into deep and elaborate compart- ments, enriched with painting and gilding ; the splendid design of San Gallo ; the… … churches of Rome ; dedicated in 4G8, while architecture still possessed something of the antique character, derived from the debris of the ancient temples. This singular church is of a circular form, favouring the idea of its being built upon the remains of a temple. The circular nave, sustained by…
Church architecture · Temples
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