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Publications: Reconquering Sacred Space 2000

Reconquering Sacred Space 2000 is the first book in over four decades to showcase the new Renaissance of Catholic architecture. Over forty new sacred buildings and works of art are featured created by architects and artists from around the world. Reconquering Sacred Space is the book which accompanied the groundbreaking exhibition held in Rome in the Fall of 1999. Included in this book are essays on the tradition of Classical architecture since WWII, the importance of symbolism and iconography, the limitations of abstract modernism, and the church in city planning.

"Giampaolo Rossi, in the opening essay of this wonderful volume, writes that ‘All the creative significance of a work of art condenses in a church,’ and ‘True art is that which teaches us to see beyond appearance and helps us catch a glimpse of God.’ The love of beauty as an icon of God’s face informs every page of these reflections on sacred architecture. Reconquering Sacred Space is intelligent , elegant, provocative in its ideas, and a great resource for anyone passionate about renewing sacred architecture and rebuilding the House of the Lord."
- Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Denver

"This catalog demonstrates the vital use of Catholic architectural patrimony in service of the Church today."
- Thomas Gordon Smith, University of Notre Dame

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