Quote by Goldwin Smith
Yet for my part, deeply as I am moved by the religious architecture of the Middle Ages, I cannot honestly say that I ever felt the slightest emotion in any modern Gothic church.
Summary
In this quote, the narrator expresses their lack of emotional connection to modern Gothic churches despite being deeply moved by the religious architecture of the Middle Ages. The quote suggests a subjective preference for the aesthetic and spiritual elements of medieval religious buildings over their modern counterparts. It implies that the narrator perceives a certain level of authenticity and emotional resonance in the architectural designs of the past, which they feel is lacking in contemporary attempts to recreate Gothic-style churches.
Topics
Architecture
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