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April 16, 2010

Decline in Church Architecture and Art

These images speak for themselves, but I will offer a few asides to help explain why I was saddened after visiting the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago a few months ago.

Tabernacle - Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
What... the... I think they might reserve the Body of Christ somewhere in that mess.

Rose Window - Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
To think that, before the fire, there was probably very beautiful, meaningful and symbolic imagery in that stained glass. Now it's an abstract, and dare I say, boring sight. My eyes grew tired trying to see what was up there. Continue Reading ยป

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  • chicago
  • design
  • sacred art
  • stained glass
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January 04, 2010

Chicago Street Lights

Michigan Avenue lights (photo taken this weekend atop the Hancock Building in the northern part of Chicago):

Street Lights at Michigan Avenue

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