Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque, Greek. These traditional architectural
styles are easily recognizable both in public buildings and
especially in houses of worship. Each has a particular influence on
sacred space, and all tend to highlight the utter transcendence of
God.
In "An Architecture of Immanence" Mark Torgerson asserts that
modern architecture has heavily influenced the construction of new
sacred spaces, producing a new way of building that emphasizes
God's coming near to us. Torgerson begins by discussing a proper
understanding of God's transcendence and immanence and showing how
church architecture has traditionally interpreted these key
concepts. He then traces the theological roots of immanence's
priority from liberal theology and liturgical innovation to modern
architecture. Next, Torgerson illustrates this new architecture of
immanence through particular practitioners, focusing especially on
the work of theologically savvy architect Edward Anders Svvik.
Finally, he addresses the future of church architecture as
congregations are buffeted by the twin forces of liturgical change
and postmodernism.
A celebration and exploration of the modern conception of sacred
space, "An Architecture of Immanence" will interest architects,
liturgists, and all Christians who seek to read the sacred spaces
of the recent past.
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