A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
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Symbolism at work : the gospel according to architecture
Do buildings talk to you? They do to many! Everyone has seen the famous cartoon series of Peanuts and perhaps one can remember the recent theme of the school building. This sketch depicts little Sally Brown's amazing discovery that the school building can talk. In the ensuing weeks she carries on a real-life conversation, growing in appreciation for the presence and message of this venerable structure. While some may dismiss these cartoons as cute and humorous, they are highly instructive. Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, has combined the laughter for children with the meaning for adults. His refreshing yet subtle parabolic themes remind one of Jesus and His parables. In both of these there is more than meets the eye. This illustration of Sally and her school propels us into our discussion, namely, the symbolism of Reformed Church architecture. If one is even sleepily alert, he soon realizes that the structures and materials of construction have a voice of their own. This voice seeks to conquer its hearers with the abiding Gospel according to Architecture. The truth is out: buildings do talk and, if people listen, they can learn. This paper represents what the author has heard after an exciting time of digesting the vocabulary of "building language," preparing him for future conversations.
Symbolism at work : the gospel according to architecture
Do buildings talk to you? They do to many! Everyone has seen the famous cartoon series of Peanuts and perhaps one can remember the recent theme of the school building. This sketch depicts little Sally Brown's amazing discovery that the school building can talk. In the ensuing weeks she carries on a real-life conversation, growing in appreciation for the presence and message of this venerable structure. While some may dismiss these cartoons as cute and humorous, they are highly instructive. Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, has combined the laughter for children with the meaning for adults. His refreshing yet subtle parabolic themes remind one of Jesus and His parables. In both of these there is more than meets the eye. This illustration of Sally and her school propels us into our discussion, namely, the symbolism of Reformed Church architecture. If one is even sleepily alert, he soon realizes that the structures and materials of construction have a voice of their own. This voice seeks to conquer its hearers with the abiding Gospel according to Architecture. The truth is out: buildings do talk and, if people listen, they can learn. This paper represents what the author has heard after an exciting time of digesting the vocabulary of "building language," preparing him for future conversations.
Symbolism at work : the gospel according to architecture
Schwanda, Tom (author)
1978-04-01
Reformed Review; Vol 31 No 3 (1978); 134-142 ; 0034-3064
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
720
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