W atts and Co. was founded in the year 1874 in England by prominent gothic revivalists such as G.F. Bodley and Thomas Garner, producing textiles and other furnishings in the gothic revival style. It is, in short, synonymous with the gothic revival. Like any longstanding com…
Watts and Co. 150th Anniversary Exhibition at All Saints Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge
W atts and Co. was founded in the year 1874 in England by prominent gothic revivalists such as G.F. Bodley and Thomas Garner, producing textiles and other furnishings in the gothic revival style. It is, in short, synonymous with the gothic revival. Like any longstanding com…
Before and After: St. Edward Catholic Church in Athens, Texas
In another instalment of our 'Before and After' series, today we look at a project undertaken by Studio io at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Athens, Texas. The church building in question was originally a protestant church, though one can be forgiven for not re…
The Impressive Contemporary Stonework of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Knoxville, Tennessee
There is something to be said for material authenticity and stonework is no exception. That isn't to say that there isn't a place for illusionistic techniques like faux-marbling and the like, just as there is a place for trompe l'oeil -- an artistic technique ro…
The Canons of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Following are photos of the canons of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Members are a group of senior priests in the Latin Patriarchate (as well as honorary members from elsewhere) who have been selected by the Patriarch for this honor and distinction. In these photos can be…
The Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio in Naples
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One of the most interesting churches imaginable is the Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio (in English, Basilica of the Crowned Mother of Good Counsel), a mesmerizing Neo-Baroque gem positioned north of Naples in the Capodimonte zone. This unique church ta…
New Classical Architecture: Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Virginia
Continuing on with some of our considerations of contemporary, traditional ecclesiastical architecture, today I turn your attention to a project executed by McCrery Architects , based out of Washington D.C., for a Catholic campus located in Virginia. McCrery sets the backgro…
A Preview of a Coming Architectural Project by Harrison Design
The website of Harrison Design features an interesting project which is due to begin construction in 2025 in Olathe, Kansas that I thought would be of interest to our readers. The project in question is for the comprehensive design of a school campus and corresponding chu…
Some Rare Examples of Gilt Leather Antependia (Altar Frontals)
Today I am pleased to share some examples of antependia which have been crafted out of coloured and gilt leather. These particular examples have been produced by the company Lutson Goudleder , a company which has been producing decorative gilt leather products for the past t…
Gold Embroidery by Antonio Roldán of Spain
The Spanish artist Antonio Roldán, based in Spain, has preserved the time-honored methods of embroidery with metallic threads. He is a prolific artist, making and repairing a plethora of designs on liturgical items including banners, canopies, veils, flags, and clothing for…
Classic Figurative Artist Eric Armusik
Eric Armusik is an American classic figurative artist, portrait painter, and art teacher based in Pennsylvania. In the American landscape of painters, he is an outstanding exponent of classicism. In some ways his paintings resemble the style of the Old Masters. Some of his …
Before and After: Holy Family Church in Buffalo, New York
S wiatek Studios is a firm based out of the state of New York and recently they shared a bit of their impressive work at the church of the Holy Family in Buffalo, New York. The project involved the restoration of the painted work within and around the apse in particular -- …
