Title: What is your favorite style of architecture? Source:
vanity URL Source:http://vanity Published:Mar 16, 2006 Author:vanity Post Date:2006-03-16 20:47:35 by Dakmar Keywords:architecture?, favorite, style Views:1700 Comments:59
Poster Comment:
Has a man-made structure ever effected you emotionally or spiritually?
It's something I've been thinking about since I discovered Second Empire plans nail what I would do, given a budget.
I love the old Gothic cathedrals. I was raised as a Catholic so it's part of my background (of course, some of the old Protestant churches in Europe are pretty Gothified too). I love the way they soar to such heights, and have such a lacy look about them. I love the rose windows and stain glass and the gargoyles, and the sense of peace and quiet in the dark inside. I love that subtle smell of incense and all the statues and candles. A lot of churches have gone to electric candles now and it's just not the same.
Other than that....I basically like pretty much anything old except the Aztec/Maya stuff - creeps me out. I guess it makes me think of human sacrificies.
I love the old Gothic cathedrals. I was raised as a Catholic so it's part of my background (of course, some of the old Protestant churches in Europe are pretty Gothified too). I love the way they soar to such heights, and have such a lacy look about them.