Quotes Side by Side: Is Less More?
“Less is more.” — Modernist architect Mies van der Rohe, early 20th century. “Less is a bore.” — Postmodernist architect Robert Venturi, mid 20th century. “The man who said that … Read More
Tag: modernism
A Tale of Two Chapels
There’s been some interest on CMR this week regarding the two new collegiate chapels being built in the United States right now. They provide the kind of comparison which is … Read More
Why I Won’t Join the Church of Matt
Here’s the thing. I remember when I was a kid a new development was being built and the houses were modern. To a 12 year old, they were really cool. … Read More
Flashback: Benedictine Arrangement Variation
I visited home for Thanksgiving and ran across the copyright 1974 children’s hand missal I was given when I received my first Holy Communion in 1976. I hadn’t seen it … Read More
Vatican Official: More Modernist Art Needed in Churches
The London newspaper, the Independent, reports that Monsignor Gianfranco Ravasi, the president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, claims that the Church “is searching for rich patrons to sponsor works … Read More