Architecture; an introduction to the history and theory of the art of building (1912)
Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931 · London: Williams and Norgate · leaf 147
EARLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 143 the change from Classical to Christian Art greatly preponderate. All the remains of Christian buildings in Egypt have never yet been adequately studied. A great number of ruined vaulted structures exist which make it very probable that many of the constructive methods… … Persia, and others described by Miss Bell, at Ukheithar, are so similar to these Coptic vaults that there must be a common tradition. It is recorded that Justinian sent the Persian king, Chosroes, workmen to build his palace at Ctesiphon; if it be true they may have gone from Egypt. There must have…
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