The 'Solomonic window' in Renaissance Scotland and at large

Ian Campbell

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Abstract

The paper argues that biforate windows found in several key Scottish Renaissance buildings are based on illustrations of Solomon's Temple and Palace in contemporary biblesm which in turn derive from a passage in Septuagint.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMostly modern
Subtitle of host publicationEssays in art and architecture
EditorsJoseph Masheck
Place of PublicationStockbridge, MA
PublisherHard Press
Pages66-74
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)1-55595-392-1
Publication statusPublished - 27 May 2015

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