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Frater Seamus's avatar

I have always loved old architecture, especially cathedrals and churches. The artistry and details that went into those buildings is astounding. The fact that we no longer seem to be able or perhaps willing to make such things is telling.

On can only come two conclusions: either we are somehow incapable of producing such architecture, or producing such architecture is way too expensive in the 'form follows function' philosophy of brutalism. A third, more diabolical reason, is that they do not want to produce such beautiful buildings because it is uplifting and invigorating to the human soul?

But maybe I'm getting a little too conspiratorial on that one. . .I tend to go that way, all things considered 😏

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Crixcyon's avatar

I wish I could trust history, but based on recent events, I find I can't.

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