Word: bas
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...accentuate the motive of a drawing, for this is the part it has to play in architecture. It may be divided into two parts: ornament which is purely architectural, and ornament which is simply intended to be decorative. To this last named division belong all mouldings, panels and bas-reliefs. The farther one advances in art, the more the feels that architecture which is not dependent upon decorative ornament is far more serious and satisfying than that which relies upon decoration to produce the intended effect...
...arranged in chronological order, except where their size or the date of their arrival has prevented. Among the finest specimens in the collection are the colored casts of monuments from the Babylonian ruin of Tello and from the ruins of the Persian Susa. There are also casts of Hittite bas-reliefs and inscriptions. In the high cases in the room are casts of Assyrian monuments of the ninth and seventh century B. C. A case to the left of the door contains the original Babylonian clay tablets, while in one to the right are the original some seals and reproductions...
...building is constructed of granite and brown stone and the exterior is decorated with bas-reliefs illustrating the arts and sciences, and statues of famous men. The interior walls are to be adorned with mosaic, representing the different branchs of learning. This building, which is to be known as Alexander Hall, will be used much as Sanders Theatre is used, although it was primarily designed for a commencement hall. Work is being rapidly carried on and it is believed the building will be ready for the graduation of the class...
...Semitic Museum will at once begin to supply the additional appliances for the completest and most practical study of the history, archaeology, art and sculpture of the Semitic peoples. The intention is to have here, and in position for use, casts of all the principal monuments and bas-reliefs that have come to us from Oriental sources. Profesor Lyon will spend the summer abroad for the express purpose of making the best selection possible. These, it is thought, will make this university the most thoroughly equipped place in America, not only for study, but also for original investigation...
...coach with men on top and allow the teams to pass directly from the barges to their rooms. The first floor is lighted by six windows each about ten feet square, the second receives its light from eight large windows above each one of which is a semi-circular bas relief. The front of the building contains eight oblong windows situated near the top while above these runs a cornice or ornamental design. The height of the building will be about eighty feet...