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The author gladly avails himself of the opportunity afforded him by the publica tion of this edition, to enlarge the text, and correct some important errors which appeared in the original publication. When this work was first brought out, the very name of Christian art was almost unknown, nor had the admirable works of Montalembert and Rio appeared on the subject. It is not by any means surprising that the author, standing almost alone in the principles he was advocating, should have adopted some incorrect views, in the investigation of a subject involved in so many perplexing difficulties: the theory he adopted was right in the main point, but indistinctly developed. He was perfectly correct in the abstract facts, that pointed architecture was produced by the Catholic faith, and that it was destroyed in England by the ascendency of Protestantism but he was wrong in treating Protestantism as a primary cause, instead of being the effect of some other more powerful agency, and in ascribing the highest state of architectural excellence to the ecclesiastical buildings erected immediately previous to the change of religion as, although immeasurably excelling the debased productions of the Elizabethan period, they still exhibited various symptoms of the decay of.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the profound connection between religious faith and architectural expression, contrasting the soaring, awe-inspiring cathedrals of the Middle Ages with the comparatively uninspired structures of later centuries. The author argues that the grandeur and symbolic richness of Gothic architecture directly stemmed from the fervent religious devotion of the era. Every detail, from the cruciform layout to the towering spires, served as a tangible expression of Christian beliefs and aspirations. However, the rise of revived paganism and the Protestant Reformation marked a turning point, leading to a decline in both faith and architectural beauty. This shift is explored through an examination of the increasingly secular and classical influences that crept into church design, as well as the widespread destruction and neglect of medieval religious buildings. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith and its enduring legacy in the magnificent structures that continue to inspire wonder and contemplation today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259804437_0
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