September 19, 2022
“Architecture is a constructed form of thought, and church architecture is a constructed form of theology.”
Dennis McNamara attended the show and gave a crash course in the fundamental principles of Catholic church architecture, advocating for classical architecture as the method to be adopted by today’s sacred architects.
McNamara is an associate professor and executive director of Benedict College’s Center for Beauty and Culture, an architectural consultant, and the author of multiple books on architecture.
Topics include:
- Biblical vision of church architecture
- Church buildings as part of the liturgy
- Church building as a “sacrament” of the glorious and mystical Body of Christ and the vision of heavenly Jerusalem
- the importance of temples
- How does liturgical art convey a glorified reality?
- How classical architecture makes visible the invisible forces of nature
- Difference between liturgical image and faith image
link
The spirit of architecture and liturgy of the Catholic Church
https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Church-Architecture-Spirit-Liturgy/dp/1595250271
https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Churches-ecclesiastical-architecture/dp/1408128365
people of the liturgy https://www.liturgyguys.com
Benedict College Beauty and Culture Center
https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/centers/beauty-culture/index
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