. Architecture for general students. ern en-trance, gives a pleasing perspective, but on enteringit seems cold and lifeless ; and one feels that itneeds the enlivening influence of color and richmaterial. An account of the later Renaissance wouldscarcely be complete without mention of the Arsenalat Berlin, erected at the very close of the seven-teenth century. It is admitted by all critics to bealmost faultless, whether considered with regard tothe harmony of its proportions, its internal arrange-ment, or the beauty and fitness of its architecturalplan or ornament. The facade is formed by a ba
. Architecture for general students. ern en-trance, gives a pleasing perspective, but on enteringit seems cold and lifeless ; and one feels that itneeds the enlivening influence of color and richmaterial. An account of the later Renaissance wouldscarcely be complete without mention of the Arsenalat Berlin, erected at the very close of the seven-teenth century. It is admitted by all critics to bealmost faultless, whether considered with regard tothe harmony of its proportions, its internal arrange-ment, or the beauty and fitness of its architecturalplan or ornament. The facade is formed by a base-ment of rustic-work pierced with frequent arches,and supporting Corinthian columns, which alternatewith windows corresponding to the arches whole is crowned by a noble cornice, the piersof its balustrade being formed of clustered flags,spears, and shields. Similar ornaments are used atthe corners of the pediments rising above the threemiddle windows, one marking the principal en-trance, which is through the centre CHAPTER XXIV. ARCHITECTURE OF THE XVIII. AND XIX. CENTURIES.
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