. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . ^ ofGervase that the chisel was not used in the glorious NORMAN SCULPTURE. 77 choir of Con-. tion of the old ^mer, Kent, c 1120. , The Billet and Lozenge. work proves the exactness of his statement; all the sculpturedornament on the old work is shallow, and such ascould very well be executed with the axe, which isnot a bad tool in the hands of a skilful workman, andis still commonly used in many parts of England andFrance. On comparing this early work at Canterburywith other early INorman buildings, it is plain that theyall had their orna
. An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture . ^ ofGervase that the chisel was not used in the glorious NORMAN SCULPTURE. 77 choir of Con-. tion of the old ^mer, Kent, c 1120. , The Billet and Lozenge. work proves the exactness of his statement; all the sculpturedornament on the old work is shallow, and such ascould very well be executed with the axe, which isnot a bad tool in the hands of a skilful workman, andis still commonly used in many parts of England andFrance. On comparing this early work at Canterburywith other early INorman buildings, it is plain that theyall had their ornaments executed in the same manner:the chisel is only required for deep-cutting and espe-cially under-cutting, and that we do not find on anybuildings of ascertained date before 1120. The chiselwas used for carving in stone in Italy and the south ofFrance at an earlier period, but not in Normandy orthe north of France much earlier than in this usage was introduced, the workmen seem tohave gloried in it, and revelled in it, and the profusionof rich ]Sorman sculptured ornament in the latter halfof the twelfth century is quite wonde
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