The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 1, 1895

The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 1, 1895
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The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, Vol. 1, 1895 by Various

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1895

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nice. The fact that it is moulded only on the face is considered evidence of its early date.

In this view, as, in fact, in all of the examples which we have selected, the moulding formed of alternating blocks or dentils, projecting first on one side and then the other, which is peculiar to Venice, can be seen. It was commonly used as a frame about a window or group of windows, and is very effective, especially when used, as it frequently was, relieved against a flat wall surface.

VI. and VII.

TWO PORTIONS OF THE FACADE OF THE CA D'ORO, VENICE.

This, next to the Ducal Palace, is the most elaborate and it might be said the most beautiful of the Gothic Venetian palaces. It has been considerably changed in the various restorations to which it has been subjected, but still has enough of its original features to remain a wonderfully beautiful building. It is an extreme example of the characteristic disregard of the ordinary principles of building construction to be found throughout the work we have b

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