. Art in France. es-Mortes was the crea-tion of Saint Louis and ofPhilip the Bold. The kingsof France coveted an outlookupon the Mediterranean. Hence this fortified town, rising fromthe flat shore, is quite unlike the usual Acropolis. The nature ofthe ground did not necessitate an elaborate plan; the masonry is theonly eminence in the this desert of sand and ofpools rises a quadrilateral struc-ture of uniform walls flanked bytowers of equal height. Thewhole has a stunted look in alandscape the infinite lines ofwhich enhance the drowsyhorlzontality. On all four sidesthe ramparts pres
. Art in France. es-Mortes was the crea-tion of Saint Louis and ofPhilip the Bold. The kingsof France coveted an outlookupon the Mediterranean. Hence this fortified town, rising fromthe flat shore, is quite unlike the usual Acropolis. The nature ofthe ground did not necessitate an elaborate plan; the masonry is theonly eminence in the this desert of sand and ofpools rises a quadrilateral struc-ture of uniform walls flanked bytowers of equal height. Thewhole has a stunted look in alandscape the infinite lines ofwhich enhance the drowsyhorlzontality. On all four sidesthe ramparts present a solidfront of masonry, unbroken saveby narrow loopholes for thewatchful archer. The rampartsof Aigues-Mortes constitute amediaeval fortification in allIts simplicity; a very thick wallto check the enemy, an obstruc-tion offering no weak points forattack, and. behind it, ingenious hiding-places for the defenders. Here, again, a refuge was con-trived; the Tour Constance rises, round and solid. This massive 92. HOI Sl_S \T ROIKN. (Photo. XrurJcin.) FEUDAL ART AND CIVIC ART
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