lundi 18 février 2019

From Religious Symbols To Abstract Expression, Custom Stained Glass Windows San Diego

By William Gibson


Architects have incorporated glass into structural designs for centuries in the name of aesthetics and practicality. From their origins in seventh-century monasteries to the influence of contemporary design, these kinds of windows continue to stay relevant in an evolving architectural scene. While this art form is being adapted constantly to more modern looks, there are many iconic Custom Stained Glass Windows San Diego that you can use to decorate your house because never go out of style.

After World War II, the city of Le Havre in France commissioned architect Auguste Perret to rebuild many of the buildings and structures. In memory of the five thousand that died during the war, Perret constructed St, Joseph s Church in the 1950s. The design of this church is based on a Neo-Gothic style and is decorated with a spire that is 350 feet high. Bright stained windows designed by Marguerite Hure cover the spire and are visible from the inside and from outside the building.

Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi started building a cathedral in Barcelona, Spain in 1882. This monumental building is named La Sagrada Familia and is still in the process of being completed. The building is characterized by its many spires covered in tinted glasses, which were inserted almost a century after the architect s death.

One of the four biggest churches in Switzerland is the Grossmunster building. It is a Protestant church in Zurich built in a Romanesque style, with thick walls and small windows. During the 20th century, Pop Art icon Sigmar Polke designed and created windowpanes for the church. They consist of small, gem or stone-like pieces of glasses, with varying shades of color and patterns.

The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran is a beautiful example of a non-Christian religious building that has used tainted glasses. The stained glass encompasses the walls of this Pink Mosque and allows for the natural light to stream through. The effect of this is a beautiful display of colors and lights on the red and pink carpets laid in the building.

The Chapter House at York Minster is situated in York, England and is a Gothic cathedral. Originally built during the seventh century, this structure has 128 glass stained fenestras, of which some date back to the twelfth century. Besides vivid colors and geometric patterns, these fenestras also depict scenes such as the martyrdom of Thomas Becket and other iconic figures.

A non-denominational building that has made use of tainted fenestra is The Chapel of Thanksgiving in Dallas, Texas. This building is a general center of thanksgiving, open to the public. The structure was completed in 1976 and its key feature is the stained glasses spiral overhead that reaches into the sky. The windows are separated into squares of fragmented, glasses that lead all the way up the spiral.

The use of stained glasses started in Christian places of worship, and through the centuries has spread to various other monuments. The beauty of this design creates an atmosphere of spirituality in all the buildings it graces. This has made it one of the best pieces of architectural design given to the world by religious buildings.




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