. A short history of art . GEOMETRIC TRACERY in many of the finest cathedrals, where the glass has beendestroyed. Rich sculptural decoration was lavish upon choir enclos-ures, stalls for the clergy, altars, and rood-screens, a featurein many French cathedrals. Colour was also employed toheighten the interior effect. Much of the beauty of the interior decorations has beendestroyed by the ravages of tijne, sharing the fate of thepainted glass. Gothic Exteriors Previous to the Gothic period, the exterior of Christianchurches had received little attention. A few mouldings,. RHEIMS CATHEDRAL Note t
. A short history of art . GEOMETRIC TRACERY in many of the finest cathedrals, where the glass has beendestroyed. Rich sculptural decoration was lavish upon choir enclos-ures, stalls for the clergy, altars, and rood-screens, a featurein many French cathedrals. Colour was also employed toheighten the interior effect. Much of the beauty of the interior decorations has beendestroyed by the ravages of tijne, sharing the fate of thepainted glass. Gothic Exteriors Previous to the Gothic period, the exterior of Christianchurches had received little attention. A few mouldings,. RHEIMS CATHEDRAL Note the five apses of the choir. The combination of massiveness and elegance in the pews and the superb length.
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