GREEK ORNAMENT.


to have been both the Assyrian and the Egyptian, Greek Art rose rapidly to
a high state of perfection,
from which it was itself able to give forth the elements of future greatness
to other styles. It carried


Termination of the Marble Tiles of the Parthenon.-L. VULLIAMY.


Upper Part of a Stele.-L. VULLIAMY.


The Upper Part of a Stele.-L. VULLAMY.


the perfection of pure form to a point which has never since been reached;
and from the very
abundant remains we have of Greek ornament, we must believe the presence
of refined taste was
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