An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Logan Stones (properly logging stones, from O. E. log, to oscillate). Rocking stones (q.v.).

Logeum, Gr. (λογεῖον). A Greek term synonymous with Pulpitum (q.v.).

Loggia, It. The gallery, or corridor, of a palace.

Lombard Architecture. “A style invented by the Lombards (Longobardi) in the 7th century in imitation of the Roman. It continued in use till the 10th century, and gave place to the Norman style. It is rude, heavy, and massive, with small narrow windows.” (Parker.) The above is only one application of the term, which is applied by different writers to a great number of different styles. The Lombardesque style (It. lo stile Lombardesco) applies to the architectural works of the family of Pietro Lombardo (15th century). The Lombard Gothic is still another style (of the 12th century).

Loops, Loups, Arch. Another name for Crenels (q.v.), or embrasures.

Lord. The word is Saxon; from hlaf or klaf, a loaf of bread; and ford, to give; hence it means originally bread-giver.

Fig. 430. Gallic cuirass in the Louvre.

Fig. 431. Fragment of a Gallic cuirass.