The Thomistic Institute

Sacramental Architecture as Offering and Presence | Prof. Philip Bess

Dec 29, 2019
Prof. Philip Bess, an expert in sacramental architecture, discusses the essence of sacred architecture as a response to the divine. Topics include Notre Dame de Paris, iconography, biblical figures, theology of light, connections to Neoplatonist traditions, and the shift in building cultures from pre-modern to postmodern. Bess explores radical architectural designs for church restoration, emphasizing the importance of continuity, tradition, and sacred architecture in conveying worship.
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