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Article
Sir Christopher Wren’s failed project for a crossing tower and spire at Westminster Abbey, 1713–25
01/2019 | 1390 | 161
Pages: 44-57
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Author:
Higgott, Gordon (Higgott, Gordon)
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1. Model of the crossing with Wren’s project for a tower and spire, from the north west, by Elizabeth Gregory (as head carpenter). 1714–16. Oak and pearwood, 240 by 116 by 85.5 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster).
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10. The south-west crossing pier of Westminster Abbey, from the south-east gallery. (Photograph Lisa Stein).
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11. The easternmost bay on the north side of the nave, showing distortion of the crossing pier at the level of the aisle vaults. (Photograph the author).
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12. Plan of the tower of the model at four levels, with Wren’s proposal for strengthening the crossing piers at bottom left, by William Dickinson. c.1714. Pen and brown ink over graphite with grey wash on paper, 33.9 by 39 cm. (The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Gough Maps 23, fol.46(b)).
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13. Detail of a survey plan of a crossing pier, by William Dickinson. 1713. Pen and brown ink over graphite with black wash on paper, 20.1 by 31.7 cm. (The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Gough Maps 23, fol.24v; photograph the author).
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14. Copy of a diagram by Wren of an aisle and crossing pier, by ‘Mr Gayfere’. c.1715–c.1735. Pen and brown ink on paper, 15.2 by 9 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM 66895*).
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15. Detail of Westminster Abbey from St James’s Park, by William Lodge, printed by Pierce Tempest. 1680s. Etching, 13 by 25.5 cm. (The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Gough Maps 23, fol.46v.(d); photograph the author).
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16. Detail of a copy of Wren’s Figure II in his Tract II (1710–30), showing a pier and a half-arch, with their centres of gravity, in Christopher Wren Jr’s manuscript for Parentalia. 1741. Pen and brown ink on paper, 32.7 by 18.6 cm. (© The Royal Society, London; MS 249, fol.483).
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18. Elevation of the proposed tower and spire over a section through the crossing, by William Dickinson. Late 1722 or 1723. With notes and sketched additions by Nicholas Hawksmoor, c.1723. Grey wash over graphite, with grey and brown ink on paper, 72.8 by 21.6 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM (P) 913).
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19. Long section through the Abbey showing proposals for an octagonal dome over the crossing (with alternatives in a half-plan, top left), and the west towers, by Nicholas Hawksmoor. May 1724. Pen and brown ink with grey wash over graphite on paper, 52.2 by 107.5 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM (P) 910).
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2. The north prospect of Westminster Abbey, by Wenceslaus Hollar. 1654. Etching, 21.7 by 32.8 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; Langley Coll I, i (1)).
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20. Detail of a plan of the crossing, choir and sanctuary (with north at the bottom), showing Hawksmoor’s proposal for enlarging the crossing piers, by William Dickinson. June 1724. Pen and brown ink over graphite, with brown, grey and yellow-ochre wash on paper, 49.5 by 54.6 cm. (The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Gough Maps 23, fol.24).
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21. The Abbey from the north, showing the first of three alternatives for the lantern and cupola, and a proposal for the west towers, by Nicholas Hawksmoor and Thomas Hinton. 1725–26. Pen and brown ink over grey wash and graphite on paper, 51 by 70.1 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM, Hawksmoor 4A).
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22. The west front of Westminster Abbey, showing the towers built to Hawksmoor’s design, 1735–45. (Photograph the author).
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3. Survey plan of Westminster Abbey (with north at the bottom), by James Broughton. c.1697–c.1705. Pen and brown ink shaded in black and grey wash over graphite on paper, 53.5 by 74.8 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM (P) 915).
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4. Sectional model of one bay of the choir and cloister, by Elizabeth Gregory (as head carpenter), 1710. Oak and pearwood, 72.9 by 83.7 by 16.2 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster).
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5. Elevation (with alternatives) of the proposed tower and spire, with the gable of the north transept front, and attached plan, by William Dickinson. September and December 1722. Pen and brown ink over graphite, with grey and brown wash on paper, 104 by 38.2 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WAM (P) 907, 907A).
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6. Detail of the model in Fig.1, showing the vault over the crossing. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster).
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7. The quire of Westminster Abbey from the west. c.1700. Canvas, 153 by 129 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster; WA 1775).
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8. Plan of the vault for the crossing lantern, by Nicholas Hawksmoor. 1726–27. Pen and brown ink, with yellow ochre and grey wash over graphite on paper, 47.5 by 35 cm. (© The Dean and Chapter of Westminster).
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9. The north transept front and the crossing lantern of Westminster Abbey. (Photograph the author).
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17. The north-east prospect of Beverley Minster, published by H. Overton and J. Hoole (London) and G. Feraby (Hull). c.1717. Engraving, 48.5 by 56.7 cm. (The Bodleian Libraries, The University of Oxford, Gough Maps 35, fol.2).
Article
Borromini's S. Ivo alla Sapienza: The Spiral
10/1996 | 1123 | 138
Pages: 668-682
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Author:
Connors, Joseph (Connors, Joseph)
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42. The Cupola and Spiral of S. Ivo alla Sapienza, Rome, by Francesco Borromini. 1642-60.
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43. View of the Sapienza, Showing the Unfinished Cupola of S. Ivo. Etching, 1652, from J. VAN Meurs: Afbeelding van t'nieu Romen, Amsterdam [1661] (Avery Library, New York)
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44. The Lantern and Spiral of S. Ivo alla Sapienza, Rome, by Francesco Borromini.
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45. Project for the Lantern of S. Ivo, by Francesco Borromini. 1651. Pencil, 25.7 by 18.6 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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46. Plan of the Spiral of S. Ivo, by Francesco Borromini. 1652. Pencil, 48.5 by 36.5 (Getty Resource Collection, Getty Research Institute, Santa Monica CA).
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47. Project for the Bultresses of the Dome of S. Ivo, by Francesco Borromini. 1652. Pencil, 24.4 by 20.9 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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48. Project for the Spiral of S. Ivo, Section, by Francesco Borromini. 1652. Pencil, 90.4 by 37.1 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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49. Plan of the Cupola of S. Ivo, by Francesco Borromini. 1651-52 or 1659-60. Pencil, 35.5 by 29.5 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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50. Elevation and Section of the Cupola of S. Ivo, by Francesco Righi. 1653 55. Pencil, 70 by 46.1 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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51. Elevation of G. Della Porta's Exedra in the Sapienza, by Francesco Righi. 1653-55. Pencil, 61 by 46.2 cm. (Albertina, Vienna).
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52. View of the Cupola of S. Ivo, Attributed to Domenico Barrière. 1653-55. Pen and Light Brown Wash over Pencil, 31.5 by 18.6 cm. (Kunstbibliothek, Berlin).
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53. View of S. Ivo, by Domenico Barrière. 1659-60. Etching, 36 by 25 cm. (British Library, London).
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54. View of the Cupola of S. Ivo, by Erik Jönson Dahlberg. 1656. Pen and Ink. (Kungliga Biblioteket, Stockholm).
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55. Allegory of the Temples of Merit and Honour, by Domenico Barrière. 1653. Etching, 18 by 12.5 cm. from A. Blancario: Ivonianum Templum sive de S. Ivone Pauperum Patrono Oratio, Rome [1653]. (Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Rome).
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56. View of the Cupola of S. Ivo from Piazza S. Eustachio, by Lievin Cruyl. 1664. Pen and Ink, 38.3 by 48.5 cm. (Rijksprentenkabinet, Amsterdam).
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57. The Cupola and Spiral of S. Ivo, Photographed before the Removal of the South Buttress.
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58. Section Through the Spiral of S. Ivo, by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. 1692 99. Pen and Ink, 26.9 by 19.6 cm. (Kunstbibliothek, Berlin).
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59. Project for the Cupola and Lantern of S. Ignazio, by Orazio Grassi, S. J. 1650-51. Pen and Ink. (Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Rome).
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60. Observations of Sunspots, by Daniel Widman. Etching, in C. Scheiner: Rosa Orsina Bracciano [1626-30]. (New York Public Library).
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61. Southeast Portal of the Sapienza, by Francesco Borromini. 1664 65.
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62. Sketches of Ornaments from the Sapienza, by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. 1692 99. Pen and Ink, 26.9 by 19.6 cm. (Kunstbibliothek, Berlin).
Book Review
J. H. Mansart, Sir Christopher Wren and the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral
01/1990 | 1042 | 132
Pages: 32-36
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Summerson, John (Summerson, John; Summerson, John Newenham; Summerson, J. N.)
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Sir Christopher Wren: The Designs of St. Paul's Cathedral | author: Downes, Kerry
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26. Jules Hardouin-Mansart. First Published Design for the Domed Church of the Hôtel des Invalides, Paris. Engraving by J. Marot in L. J. de Boullencourt, Description Générale... des Invalides, Paris, 1683. (Sir John Soane's Museum, London).
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27. Sir Christopher Wren. Drawing of St Paul's Cathedral, South Elevation (W. S. I pl. 19). One of a Set of Drawings of the 'Definitive' Design, Incorporating the First Version of Wren's Mansartesque Dome. 1683 or Later. (All Souls College, Oxford).
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28. Detail from Fig.26. [ Jules Hardouin-Mansart. First Published Design for the Domed Church of the Hôtel des Invalides, Paris. Engraving by J. Marot in L. J. de Boullencourt, Description Générale... des Invalides, Paris, 1683. (Sir John Soane's Museum, London).]
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29. Sir Christopher Wren's Second Version of a Mansartesque Dome for St Paul's Cathedral. A Composite Drawing, Parts of Which Are Probably in Wren's Hand. The Upper Attic Storey Shown in Fig.27 Has Been Omitted and Oval Windows Have Been Introduced in the Podium. (Dean and Chapter of St Paul's).
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30. Sir Christopher Wren. Engraving (in the trophy room of St Paul's) after the drawing of the side elevation at All Soul's (Fig.27), but with the second version of the Mansartesque drum and dome and other changes. Inset are cut-outs from a late state (c.1710) of Kip's engraving of 1702-03 showing the drum and dome as executed for comparison. (Dean and Chapter of St Paul's).
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31. Sir Christopher Wren. Engraving (Sir John Soane's Museum, London) of the St Paul's Cathedral, east-west section of the 'Definitive design', accompanying the second version of the Mansartesque dome (Fig.29). An earlier state (Downes 94, not in W. S.) has no scale or title and carries instructions to the engraver in an unidentified hand. (Dean and Chapter of St Paul's).
Article
Further Notes on the Cappella Barbadori S. Felicita
08/1958 | 665 | 100
Pages: 270-275
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Saalman, Howard (Saalman, Howard)
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11. Barbadori Chapel, S. Felicita, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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12. Detail from the Barbadori Chapel.
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14. Detail from the Loggia, Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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15. Fragments of Exterior Pilaster, Corinthian Pilaster Capital and Architrave, and Shelltondo, Barbadori Chapel.
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16. Detail from Transept of S. Lorenzo, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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17. Door Step with Pilaster Base Torus, Cappella Pazzi, S.Croce, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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18. Capital from the Spedale Degli Innocenti, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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19. Capital from Sagrestia Vecchia, S. Lorenzo, Florence, by Filippo Brunelleschi.
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20. Annunciation, Attributed to Paolo Schiavo. Panel. (Collegiata, Castiglione d'Olona.)
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22. Detail Showing Capital by Andrea di Lazzaro Cavalcanti. (Cappella Cardini, S. Francesco, Pescia.)
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13. Elevation of the Barbadori Chapel.
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21. Part of the Mensa of an Altar on Ionic Colonettes. (Cappella Barbadori, S. Felicita, Florence.)
Article
Architectural Models-I
04/1929 | 313 | 54
Pages: 174-175+178-181+183
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Author:
Briggs, Martin S. (Briggs, Martin S.; B., M. S.; Briggs, M. S.; Bricgs, Martin S.; Briggs, S. Martin)
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Plate II. A-Brunelleschi's Model for the Lantern of Florence Cathedral, c. 1438. (Florence). Architectural Models-I
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Plate II. B-Brunelleschi Presenting the Model of S. Lorenzo to Cosimo de' Medici, by Vasari. (Palazzo Vecchio, Florence). Architectural Models-I
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Plate III. B-Sangallo's Model for St. Peter's, c. 1536. (Museo Petriano, Rome). Architectural Models-I
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Plate I. Maquette of Church of St. Maclou, Rouen. Fifteenth Century. (Musée d'Art Normand, Rouen). Architectural Models-I
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Plate III. A-Michelangelo's Model for the Dome of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1557. (Museo Petriano, Rome). Architectural Models-I
Article
Comm. G. T. Rivoira on Musulman Architecture
03/1916 | 156 | 28
Pages: 213-215
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Brown, Horatio F. (Brown, Horatio F.; Brown, Horatio; Brown, Horatio R. F.)
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Article
Persian Domes before 1400 A. D. (Conclusion)
02/1915 | 143 | 26
Pages: 208-209+211-213
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Author:
Creswell, K. A. C. (Creswell, K. A. C.; C., K. A. C.)
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Figure 11. Section, Mosque Mausoleum of Shāh Khudabunda
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Figure 14. Plan, Dome of the Rock (Kubbat as Sakhrah), Jerusalem
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Figure 15. Conventionalized Kufic Motto. An example form the mosque of Hasan.
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Plate II. (G) The Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, Merv. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate II. (H) The Interior of the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate II. (J) The Jabal-I-Sang, Kerman. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate II. (K) The Juma Masjid, Veramin. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate II. (L) The Tomb of Firoz Shāh, Delhi. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate II. (M) The Interior of the Dome, Juma Masjid. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Figure 12. Half Elevation, Half Section. The Pantheon, Rome
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Figure 13. The weights of a hemispherical dome are in proportion to their heights.
Article
Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
01/1915 | 142 | 26
Pages: 146-151+155
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Author:
Creswell, K. A. C. (Creswell, K. A. C.; C., K. A. C.)
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Figure 1. Terrace Roof with Three Rounded Cupolas, Rifeh
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Figure 10. Terra-Cotta Cylinder in Elevation, Section and Plan; From Place
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Figure 2. View of a Group of Buildings, Kouyunjik; Layard's Bas-Relief
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Figure 3. Firūzabad, Section Through Width
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Figure 4. Firūzabad, Plan
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Figure 5. Firūzabad, Section of Panelling
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Figure 6. Firūzabad; Interior Decoration
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Figure 7. Plan of the Palace of Sarvistan
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Figure 8. Section of the Palace of Sarvistan
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Figure 9. Interior of Hall (B. C. on Plan, Figure 7) of the Palace at Sarvistan
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Plate I. (A) Castle of Ukhaïdir. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate I. (B) Domed Huts, Chupunum. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate I. (C) Semi-Cupola on Squinch, Kasr Kharâneh. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate I. (D) Discharging Chamber, Firūzabad. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate I. (E) Street in Musgum, German Kameruns. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
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Plate I. (F) Ruined Hut, Musgum. Persian Domes before 1400 A. D.
Article
The Origin of the Persian Double Dome (Continued)
12/1913 | 129 | 24
Pages: 152-156
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Creswell, K. A. C. (Creswell, K. A. C.; C., K. A. C.)
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Figure 5. A section of the dome of the Gur Amir.
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Figure 6. The weight of the section ABC is twice that of the section BCF because it is twice the height.
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Figure 7. Architectural details from the great Umayyad Mosque built by the Khalif Walid in A.D. 705-713.
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Figure 8. An architectural diagram which show that up to 13th century S. Marks in Venice was roofed with low flat interior domes.
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The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
11/1913 | 128 | 24
Pages: 94-95+97-99
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Author:
Creswell, K. A. C. (Creswell, K. A. C.; C., K. A. C.)
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(A) The Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar. Old Merv. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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(B) The Shah Zindeh. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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(C) The Bībī-Khānūm. Samarkand. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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(D) Entrance to the Shah Zindeh. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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(E) The Gūr Amīr. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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(F) The Shīr Dār Medresseh. The Origin of the Persian Double Dome
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Figure 1. Sultanieh.
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Figure 2. Sultanieh.
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Figure 3. Structures from Ajanta.
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Figure 4. Structures from Ajanta.