Wonders of Architecture
Wonders of Architecture
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Thus was it that these successive transformations, by means of which the basilica became the Gothic cathedral, operated upon the primitive plan devised by the Roman architects.
The fa9ade of the basilica was decorated by a portico or porch which extended along all its length. In front of the portico extended a square court, whose interior was sur- rounded by a gallery. In the midst of the court stood a fountain, used for the purpose of ablution, and the gate of entrance was protected by a porta...l. These accessories have, however, gradually disappeared.
Latin basiHcas are no longer found in Gaul; indeed, IjVTIN and BYZANTINE STYLES. X05 there scarcely exist any remains of them there. But Rome presents us with a good number, which, in spite of later alterations, have, in the interior at least, preserved their ancient physiognomy. Such, before its destruction by fire, was St. Paul's beyond the walls, a work of the time of Constantine; such still is St. Agnes beyond the walls, St. Croix of Jerusalem, and eight or nine more.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Thus was it that these successive transformations, by means of which the basilica became the Gothic cathedral, operated upon the primitive plan devised by the Roman architects.
The fa9ade of the basilica was decorated by a portico or porch which extended along all its length. In front of the portico extended a square court, whose interior was sur- rounded by a gallery. In the midst of the court stood a fountain, used for the purpose of ablution, and the gate of entrance was protected by a porta...l. These accessories have, however, gradually disappeared.
Latin basiHcas are no longer found in Gaul; indeed, IjVTIN and BYZANTINE STYLES. X05 there scarcely exist any remains of them there. But Rome presents us with a good number, which, in spite of later alterations, have, in the interior at least, preserved their ancient physiognomy. Such, before its destruction by fire, was St. Paul's beyond the walls, a work of the time of Constantine; such still is St. Agnes beyond the walls, St. Croix of Jerusalem, and eight or nine more.
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