The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture: set forth in two lectures delivered at St. Marie's, Oscott (1841)
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852 · London, J. Weale · leaf 82
PRINCIPLES OF POINTED OR 40 If we examine the ancient wood-work which decorated rooms, we shall find that it consisted of mere panelling, more or less enriched by carving, with large spaces left for hangings and tapestry. Plate VIII. … have pursued : the interiors of their houses are one mass of elaborate work ; there is no repose, no solidity, no space left for hangings or simple panels : the whole is covered with trifling details, enormously expensive, and at the same time subversive of good effect. These obser- vations apply…
Architecture, Gothic
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