stained glass (Jesuit Saints)
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"im looking at the actual result of my works for the first time.
this is just one of those stained glass windows I designed for the Ateneo.
on this side of the window shows the mass held at Montmarte led by Peter Favre which is considered significant in the formation of the Society of Jesus ( Jesuit ) , the image of the MADONNA della STRADA ( patroness of the Society ) and the vision of Ignatius at La Storta." Ryan Carreon.(2009) np.
The fabulous array of photographs from every corner of the world provide delightful visual references for any lesson where students need to see examples of the art work or design elements being taught. One such use has been in lessons regarding the architecture of cathedrals throughout the world. At one time, there were thousands of cathedrals maintained by the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic churches of the world, but these have fallen into disrepair and are often not even used as churches throughout Europe and the Middle East. Much of the architecture of England, Germany, Prussia, Italy, and France was destroyed by the two World Wars and the intense bombing in World War II, especially.
It is difficult for students to understand the value people placed upon their religious affiliation in our modern American culture where mostly we are so comfortable. Students are fascinated by the fact that just 50 years ago, churches were the center of the social life in most communities. When students examine the pictures of the Gothic and Romanesque architecture of the ancient cathedrals throughout the world, they recognize that these buildings were made with much sacrifice, because machines as we know them today had not yet been invented. All work was done by men, with hand tools, upon ladders and scaffolding.
As the ancient cathedrals crumble throughout the world, pictures of them will prove their legacies for future generations to marvel at the dedication which allowed them to be designed and constructed. And the pictures of stained glass throughout the world are equally magnificent teaching tools for enlightening students about the place of worship and faith of both literate and illiterate populations in the world of yesteryears. Lessons in architecture and stained glass design can be vividly illustrated from photographs found via flickr.
Reference
Photo fo the Jesuit Saints stained Glass by Ryan Carreon retrieved October 11, 2009, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ignacio1556/2656141504/in/photostream/
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This post reminds me of two of my favorite courses taken at college. They were art history 1 and 2. I loved those particular courses because of the ties the instructor made to both ancient and modern architecture and its relationship to art. Prior to taking my first art history course I had no understanding of the way art and architecture marry as design elements on the larger landscape.
ReplyDeleteToday I think back on those courses and what I learned about graphic design through them. The elements and principles of design can be applied as a universal language (with the exception of typography of course.)
Excellent post, Lynne. I wonder if students could study the pictures on Flickr, then go out with cameras and try to capture images where builders have attempted to copy the masters in architectural design within their own communities. It made me somewhat sad reading your description to think about the loss of such greatness as these treasures slowly disappear.
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