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Sacred ModernitySacred Modernity versammelt Kirchenbauten der europischen Nachkriegsmoderne. Angespornt durch die Reformimpulse des Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzils in den fruhen 1960er Jahren, war dies eine Zeit der Suche nach einer architektonischen Formensprache, die zum Ausdruck bringen sollte, dass die katholische Kirche sich als Teil der Moderne verstand. Das Ergebnis ist ein spannungsvoller Antagonismus zwischen kuhlem Minimalismus und neuen Grundrissen, die die
Sacred Modernity versammelt Kirchenbauten der europäischen Nachkriegsmoderne. Angespornt durch die Reformimpulse des Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzils in den frühen 1960er-Jahren, war dies eine Zeit der Suche nach einer architektonischen Formensprache, die zum Ausdruck bringen sollte, dass die katholische Kirche sich als Teil der Moderne verstand. Das Ergebnis ist ein spannungsvoller Antagonismus zwischen kühlem Minimalismus und neuen Grundrissen, die die Gemeinde selbst in den Mittelpunkt rückten. Kühn, unerhört und provokativ für ihre Zeit, löst diese Ästhetik zwischen Brutalismus und strukturellem Expressionismus noch heute heftige Debatten zwischen Modernisten und Traditionalisten aus.Ein halbes Jahrhundert später zeigt Jamie McGregor Smiths fotografische Studie, dass diese Zukunftsvisionen aus der Vergangenheit bis heute nichts von ihrer visionären Kraft verloren haben und mit ihren futuristisch, ungewohnten Formen nach wie vor zu den einzigartigsten architektonischen Skulpturen im öffentlichen Raum gehören.
JAMIE McGREGOR SMITH (*1982, Weymouth, UK) studierte Fotografie an der Staffordshire University und begann sein dokumentarisches Arbeiten inspiriert von der amerikanischen New-Topographic-Bewegung mit Reportagen über die stillgelegte Töpferindustrie in den britischen Midlands, den Zusammenbruch der Automobilindustrie in Detroit oder die verlassenen Olympiastadien in Athen. Seine Fotos wurden ua. in der New York Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, Wallpaper*, Architectural Digest und Vanity Fair veröffentlicht.
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★★★★★ 5
So helpful
Format: Hardcover
This is a book that will help you think through the misappropriating of religion in most every aspect of life. I have learned so much from this work and believe that you will as well. Written in an engaging, easy to read style, this work is accessible by anyone who is looking to be more intentional in their understanding of others, their beliefs, culture and religion. This kind of information make navigating the world a safer journey for all of us.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Thoughtful and honest
Format: Kindle
I am so glad I read this! I've heard the term "cultural appropriation" many more times than I can count, but I hadn't thought about it in the context of religion. Bucar's writing is so engaging, and the book is a great blend of narrative non-fiction and theory. I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022
★★★★★ 5
An important and interesting read; well written and researched
Format: Hardcover
The author uses personal experiences to illustrate and enliven the text. Ms. Bucar challenges us to look at our own reactions, thoughts and practices.
I would recommend this book for discussion at my book club.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
★★★★★ 1
Not what I was hoping for
Format: Paperback
I've been interested in the topic of religious appropriation ever since I saw my non-Tibetan neighbor hang Tibetan prayer flags on his front porch. And when I lived in Japan, I saw that non-Christian Japanese appropriated all of the trappings of Western Christian wedding ceremonies. So I had high hopes for this book. But it reads like a very looooong, and also very academic sermon on the evils of capitalism, western hegemony, and other such terms. There is not an ounce of humor in any of this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fascinating and well written
Format: Hardcover
This is one of those books that makes you re-see everyday things with new awareness and a more critical eye. Well-researched, organized and written. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022