Doorways of this general design are so familiar in the so-called Romanesque architecture of our American cities that it seems almost like an old friend; but we regret to say that most of our American designs would hardly show to advantage if compared side by side with this.
[XII.]
PORTION OF THE FACADE OF THE BASILICA AT ALTAMURA, ITALY.
The remarkable sense of spotting and distribution of ornament shown in the designing of this facade can hardly be too much commended. The strong light and long slanting shadows of the photograph are well calculated to emphasize this quality in the design, and we can readily find justification here for the estimate of Fergusson quoted above.
[XIII.] and [XIV.] PRINCIPAL DOORWAY TO THE BASILICA AT ALTAMURA, ITALY, AND DETAIL OF THE SAME.
[XV.]
DOOR OF MADONNA DI LORETO, TRANI, ITALY.
[XVI.]
ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH OF THE ROSARY, TERLIZZI, ITALY.
XI. The Principal Doorway to the Cathedral at Conversano, Italy.