Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Sacred Art and Architecture: Spanish Mission Style Chapel


I am fascinated by the architecture and art in sacred spaces.
So I jumped at the opportunity to take photos of this church.


The colorful carved images in the reredos
provide the focal point in the Spanish mission-style chapel.


Look up.  The herringbone latillas, vigas and corbells 
 create a true masterpiece in spruce and ponderosa pine.

Peaceful and beautiful.
Soothing to the soul.

(Visitation Catholic Church, Kansas City Mo.) 

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(You'll find more examples of church architecture and art 
in past posts:  here, here, here and here.)




25 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous place to worship. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Beautiful, Gayle. Absolutely beautiful! I love the mission style in anything and in this quiet place of worship it blends its own serenity to the space.

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  3. I agree I love them also the older the better....

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  4. What a beautiful church!! I bet it was so much fun to photograph.

    Thank you again for the Laura Ingalls Wilder house tip. We had SO much fun!

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  5. The chapel is very beautiful. To sit there among all that beauty. Bet it smells wonderful too.

    blessings, jilly

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  6. Lovely...I really enjoy cathedral architecture also, of all kinds.
    such magnificance.

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  7. Wow, that is just beautiful. Love it! How wonderful to be there. Where is this located, if I may ask? thanks for sharing.

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  8. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.-
    John Keats
    It was the first thing that came to mind : )

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  9. Such a beautiful church!! The architecture and art is stunning!! Thanks for sharing!! ;) xo Heather

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  10. Stunning. These are the places that I get lost in during the sermon...just looking at all the details...Smiles...Renee

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  11. I love old churches - especially small, old churches. This one is beautiful.

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  12. Old churches have so much character! Great pictures!

    chris

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  13. Lovely art work!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  14. Those lamps and the ceiling work is unique.

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  15. What a gorgeous chapel
    Hugs
    donna

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  16. I love to see inside churches. You captured the uniqueness and beauty of this Chapel very well.
    Thank you for your prayers and kind words on my blog. I value your friendship thru blogging.

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  17. It is certainly soothing to the soul. Thank you for showing these.

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  18. What a beautiful church. I love the colors.

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  19. Hey, Donna, I'm posting this here just in case you check back. I have been trying to return your comment, but I keep getting the message that an "error has occured". Please know that I do my best to respond to all comments and would never intentionally ignore someone who takes the time to read my blog and leave a message.

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  20. Lovely pictures. I go to Italy on the 11th, again for a classs with Sue Spargo. I already am looking forward to visit the DUOMO with all those beautiful things inside....

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  21. I saw some stunning old churches in New Mexico when I visited, and many very old ancient ones. I loved them!

    Lorraine

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  22. What a beautiful church! I would love to be able to go there and see more of it. It is one of the most incredible interiors I have ever seen!

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