The Reformation was a fateful epoch in the history of church architecture.
Of all the mixed motives that went to the evolution of church architecture in the middle ages, this rivalry in ostentation was probably the most fertile in the creation of new forms.
In general it may be said of church architecture, more truly than of any other, that artistically it is "frozen music.
In this sense they are always to be understood when mentioned by old writers in reference to church architecture.
During this period was developed the Colonial style, based on that of the reigns of Anne and the first two Georges in England, and in church architecture on the models set by Wren and Gibbs.
There were, however, special reasons for the decline of church architecture.
It prevailed till the middle of the seventeenth century, and may be considered the second childhood of Church Architecture; and it was certainly far inferior to the first.
This being the current belief concerning the symbolism of the unicorn in the Middle Ages, it is not surprising to find this animal utilised in church architecture; for an example see fig.
An interesting example of this sign occurring in church architecture is to be found on the western doorway of Portchester Church--a most beautiful piece of Norman architecture.
The church was not, however, consecrated until nearly a century later, and until the completion of the west front remained always an unfinished work which received but scant consideration from lovers of church architecture.
To the traveller interested in church architecture, the author wishes to draw attention to the parish church of La Magdalen in Zamora.
Other conclusive remarks arrived at in the foregoing study help to explain the evolution of church architecture.
What idea can such a person have formed of the reality of church architecture?
The most perfect type of a church built in England, during the best ages of Church Architecture, may be said to contain the following essentials:-- 1.
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