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The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration Vol 1, No. 9 1895 is a fascinating collection of architectural drawings and designs from the late 19th century. The illustrations are beautifully detailed and provide a unique insight into the architectural styles of the time.

The book is organized into different sections, each featuring a different type of architecture, such as churches, houses, and public buildings. The illustrations are accompanied by informative captions that provide context and background information on the buildings.

One of the highlights of the book is the variety of architectural styles represented, from Gothic Revival to Queen Anne to Italianate. This diversity makes the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in historic architecture.

Overall, The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration Vol 1, No. 9 1895 is a visually stunning and informative book that will appeal to both architecture enthusiasts and history buffs. It offers a unique glimpse into the past and is sure to be appreciated by anyone with an interest in architectural design.

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THE BROCHURE SERIES

OF ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATION.

VOL. I. SEPTEMBER, 1895. No. 9.

PULPITS OF SOUTHERN ITALY.

The pulpits and ambos chosen for the illustrations in this issue of THE BROCHURES are mainly interesting for their wonderful mosaic decorations which are among the finest of their kind which have ever been executed. The work of the family of Cosmati, by whose name the Roman mosaic or inlay of this description is known, such as that in plate LXXI, is similar in design and method of execution to that shown in the other plates. There is one point, however, in which the Roman work is quite different. In Sicily and southern Italy the bands and borders of geometrical patterns are largely made up of glass or composition, while the Cosmati confined themselves to the use of colored marbles. In the south, and particularly in Sicily, gold is freely used, but this is lacking in the work of the Cosmati. As a result of this difference in material a wider range of color is possible in the southern mosaics than in those of Rome; and this is especially noticeable in the use of blues, which give much of the character to the beautiful examples shown in our plates, which we regret we cannot reproduce in color. The altar, pulpit, and bishop's throne in the churches of SS. Nerone ed Achille and S... Continue reading book >>


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