The Use of Neo-Gothic in Mexican Architectural Modernity. The Microhistory of Two Churches as an Example
The construction process of two temples: the parish of Nuestra Señora del Refugio in Puerto Vallarta, in Jalisco, and the temple of San Juan Bau-tista in Xicotepec de Juárez, in Puebla, is analyzed from a social point of view. A process marked by the participation of architects, parishioners and pri...
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2022 |
| País: | México |
| Recursos: | UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO |
| Repositorio: | Academia XXII |
| Idioma: | español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/83151 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://revistas.unam.mx/index.php/aca/article/view/83151 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | neogótico modernidad arquitectónica Puerto Vallarta Xicotepec microhistoria Gothic Revival Architectural Modernity Microhistory |
| Resumo: | The construction process of two temples: the parish of Nuestra Señora del Refugio in Puerto Vallarta, in Jalisco, and the temple of San Juan Bau-tista in Xicotepec de Juárez, in Puebla, is analyzed from a social point of view. A process marked by the participation of architects, parishioners and priests. Both are examples of churches where neo-Gothic style elements are inserted into constructions that have a close resemblance to modern building practices. Some elements testify to the continuity of the use of the neo-Gothic style to the present day |
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