Religious architecture, public space, and contemporary society
Public spaces have the capacity to become communal platforms for hosting and cele-brating all kinds of religious festivities. This has occurred since time immemorial, reaching its peak during the Baroque period, when ephemeral monuments and temporary structures were built to decorate and temporarily...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/443721 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/443721 https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rel16070862 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Religious Architecture Public Space Contemporary Society |
| Sumario: | Public spaces have the capacity to become communal platforms for hosting and cele-brating all kinds of religious festivities. This has occurred since time immemorial, reaching its peak during the Baroque period, when ephemeral monuments and temporary structures were built to decorate and temporarily complement liturgical acts. Throughout history, the architecture of the city has often served as a scenographic backdrop for numerous religious events that have enjoyed wide popular participation. Certain streets and historic buildings were adorned with tapestries, banners, and all manner of decorations, becoming the stage for these celebrations. Indeed, the sacred building exerts an influence that extends far beyond the boundaries of its plot. Urban spaces in the city, especially those surrounding temples, have the ability to transform their transient character to become, with greater or lesser means, platforms for socialization and open-air stages for liturgical functions. |
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