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.
