After reading the passage by Robert Ousterhout, it seems to be that holy sites classify as relics because of the meaning the sites possess. Hence, sites like the Holy Sepulcre are essential because of their historical and cultural impact they have in highlighting such pivotal religious events. Therefore, it can be inferred the importance there is for preserving such a site in a way that still pays homage to the original and where the original essence is still intact. In other words, when preserving a holy site, no reconstruction should be done in a matter that values aesthetics over the authenticity that stems from the meaning of the architectural site. Furthermore, the Holy Speculre is a holy site primarily because of the ties that it holds …show more content…
For instances, the old stones in the original site, were in fact recycled and used in the reconstruction effort, such as the destroyed walls of the basilica Constantinian being used to build new chapels. Accordingly, that would mean the essence of the original was still literally there just reshaped in a different way. These reconstruction efforts were driven around the meaning that such church held, and as a result any addition was done in a manner that was meant to elevate or to express such meaning further. Yes, aesthetically changes did occur, but for the mere fact of conveying Christian ideals and essentially making it a holier place than what it already was. Everything that was built, correlated with the original message set in motion and if anything, only further expanded on making a sight that reflected upon the Christian ideals. It is apparent that the reconstruction efforts from these two groups wanted whatever that was built to exhibit the old, so thus the sanctity of the sight would have been preserved. However, as the 20th century rolled around, any efforts at reconstruction were met with mere replicas of broken pieces, which as a result started to corrupt the sanctity that was once
Imagine that one piece of history that is taken from a town. This piece of history tells l people how this town was built and all the important people that were apart of the community. “Returning Antiquities to Their Countries of Origin” by Joyce Mortimer can many people about how objects are getting taken from Museums. They should be returned immediately. There are so many artifacts out there that could be so important to people, and if someone can just imagine what it would feel to have one of the most important object taken from a museum and to be never returned again. Many people enjoy seeing these objects so why are they being taken?
Before this council, the way a church building would have been set out was very different. A church built prior to 1962 would have been built as if it were a large cross if you were to look at it from the sky.
The New Temple “forms a continuum” with the Old Temple. The same belief system continues and there is evidence of the same rituals. The New Temple also has galleries and plazas.
Yes, the building was built with religious intent, but the Duomo was built to be enjoyed, not to be worshipped like previous religious art. The inside of the Duomo contained many religious pieces of art, however the religious art was made with correct human anatomy, and beautiful colors to really make the observer enjoy it. This human anatomy and beautification of art was part of what the Renaissance was all about. The Duomo was also built beautiful, standing tall with a large dome a the top. The peak at the top the dome was built to look amazing while sitting above the city, but was not made to be worshipped. The great Duomo was made to show how perfect and powerful Florence was. Florence was symbolized by the beautiful, made to make people want to come and see this building that so greatly represented the Renaissance. People want to see it for the art and beauty, not to worship.
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is the building is the largest monument of Russian mosaic art. It stands on the shores of the Neva River on the site where on March 1, 1881 Tsar-Liberator Alexander II was mortally wounded by Nikolai Rysakov, a young member of the Narodnaya Volya ("People's Will") movement. Upon Tsar’s death, Russia suffered a devastating blow to the rapid advancing economical and social foundations and sent Russia back to the days of blood and Dark Age. Russian people not only lost their beloved Tsar but lost their chances of having constitutional monarchy enforced and followed by all of Russia. For the first time in a long time Russia was relatively living in peaceful world and had reforms that were for the common people. Thirty years before the assassination, Alexander II drafted and successfully executed his reform plans in every aspect of Russian Empire: self governing power was given to serfs, the cities became more independent, education system and access to education had been eased and improved and major overhaul of outdate military forces had been successfully executed. Russia was finally on her right path. After the assassination, Alexander III was crowned as Tsar Alexander III. One of the first projects Alexander III began his work on was Church of the Savior. New Tsar set the condition that the Cathedral of the Resurrection (the official name of the temple) was to be built on the model of the Old Russian style churches on the exact spot where his father was assassinated. Money for such grand project was collected across Russia for almost two years. It costs staggering 4.5 million rubles and took 24 years to construct. The best of the best were commissioned to erect Church of the Savior. The con...
The sacred space of the Cathedral of Chartres in France and the Parthenon will be discussed in comparison with each other.
For years on end, countries have been fighting with big museums from other countries for ancient artifacts that belong to the original countries. The argument of whether or not the museums should be able to keep them still remains. It is the right of the country to have their own artifacts. It is imperative for countries to be able showcase their historical artifacts, therefor museums should return them to their rightful owners.
Duncan’s (1991) analysis of western museums is defined through the theme of “durable objects” as a criterion to judge the heritage of American and European art as a ritual of the modern state. In this manner western art museums are built like “temples” as a symbolic and figurative representation of greatness of western culture throughout the world: “[They] are more like the traditional ceremonial monuments that museum buildings often emulate—classical temples” (Duncan 90). This interpretation of American/European museums defines a dominant source of cultural heritage that ritualizes
In building the interior of this temple, it shows how the Romans brilliantly were able conceive the idea and realize the quality of spaciousness. While the Florence Cathedral incorporated some newer ideas that evolved allowing for better, lighter construction materials to be used that centered on the Gothic style, allowing for larger window construction which later allowed stained glass to be included and a better support system; the flying
In architecture buildings were made bigger and grander than ever before, this was because of new rules were created pertaining to proportion and perspective. Temples dedicated to wealth (often disguised as something else ) popped up all over Florence and the rest of the world, because of the return of antiquity and referring back to the "classics" of the Greek and Roman past.
...24). This quote is significant because, Eliade is implying that the modern world no longer has many places or spaces that be considered sacred. This belief can be considered to be somewhat true, because it has be seen that many people are moving away from the idea that holy items, places, thoughts, and people are the most important items, places, thoughts, people. In modern times, people seem to be more focused with them selves (i.e. their feelings, their thoughts, them physically, their spirituality) and many of today’s artwork seem to depict that. That is not to say that places like the Vatican is no longer revered, but rather that the masses seem to be changing their views on their livelihood, because back in a time like the medieval era the general mass tended to devote a large portion of their life to religion whereas now people’s devotion focus on themselves.
Aside from the controversy surrounding the statues, the collection itself represents the ideas of conflict and ...
Construction spanning one hundred and eight years, the final result is magnificent. Having had many different architects working on the project, changing after either the leading Pope would die or the architect, it is a wonder the plans for the basilica came together and that the building has lasted so long. The original basilica, built by Emperor Constantine in the fourth century is the foundation to this building. To those of the christian faith, this building is the epitome of belief. St Peter’s Basilica is from where the catholic faith
In conclusion, the controversy of demolishing the original American Folk Art museum’s has been finalized without remorse. According to Diller Scofido+Renfroshas no reasoning could have been found for the integration of the American Folk Art Museum. However, preservation is essential to architecture in the 21st century. It disciplines architecture. Preservation of the American Folk Art Museum will make the site meaningful by keeping the qualities that make it what we call architecture. My opinion is that there are ways to integrate the buildings. Diller Scofido+Renfroshas could have redesigned for a better integration without demolishing the neighboring building ruining a cultural institution. Diller Scofido+Renfroshas is portraying an egotistical and disrespectful opinion towards architecture.
What actually makes something sacred is a contentious issue. For historian of religion, Mircea Eliade who offers a religious explanation, there is an absolute reality, which transcends the mundane world leading to some places being intrinsically sacred. “the sacred, which transcends this world but manifests itself in this world, thereby sanctifying it and making it real” (Elaide. M, AA100 T...