“The Substance of Gothic”
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“The Substance of Gothic” is a critical work by architect and theorist Ralph Adams Cram that explores the principles, spirit, and cultural significance of Gothic architecture.
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architect
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architectural theorist → book → critical work → |
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Gothic architecture embodies a spiritual worldview
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Gothic architecture expresses the faith and culture of the Middle Ages → |
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Christian architecture
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Gothic Revival movement → medievalism → |
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Ralph Adams Cram
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| critiques |
purely stylistic imitation of Gothic forms
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purely utilitarian views of architecture → |
| examines |
moral dimensions of Gothic architecture
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religious dimensions of Gothic architecture → symbolism in Gothic architecture → |
| focusesOn |
cultural significance of Gothic architecture
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principles of Gothic architecture → spirit of Gothic architecture → |
| genre |
aesthetic criticism
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architectural theory → |
| influencedBy |
Anglo-Catholic thought
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medieval Gothic cathedrals → |
| language |
English
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| mainSubject |
Gothic architecture
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| nationality |
American
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| notableWork |
The Substance of Gothic
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| proposes |
architecture should express underlying spiritual and cultural values
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| relatedWork |
Ralph Adams Cram
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Ralph Adams Cram
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Ralph Adams Cram ("The Substance of Gothic") → |
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