How to Visit the English Cathedrals
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The discussion of the Decorated style describes large windows divided by mullions, with tracery following flowing lines or forming circles, trefoils and other geometrical figures. The account of window arches says no rule governs their form, with some very obtuse, others very acute and the ogee arch not uncommon. The description says Decorated tracery is usually divided into geometrical, flowing and flamboyant classes, while noting that many subdivisions may be made.
A discussion of mouldings contrasts bold rounds on the north side with shallow and small hollows on the south side. A description of a modern vault specifies English oak, figures of sixteen prophets at the east and angels playing musical instruments at the west. The account identifies the choir stalls as Fourteenth Century work, says they rival the stalls of Amiens and describes their restoration as accurate and tasteful.
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- Esther Singleton
- Reading time
- About 11 hours
- Pages
- 571
- Language
- English
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- History
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