Saint John's Abbey Church : Marcel Breuer and the creation of a modern sacred space / Victoria M. Young.

Title:

Personal Author:

Young, Victoria M., 1964-

Publication Information:

Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, [2022]

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 216 pages) : illustrations (some color)

General Note:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Contents:

Introduction -- Bricks and brothers : establishing the Benedictines in Collegeville -- The twelve apostles : selecting the architect -- Building the spiritual axis : Marcel Breuer and the Benedictines design a modern Catholic church -- A ministry of art : the decorative program of the Abbey Church -- Conclusion : a modern liturgical design for the ages.

Summary:

Chronicles the design process and construction of Saint John's Abbey Church in Collegeville, Minnesota, and explores the relationship between architect Marcel Breuer and the Benedictine monks. Examines the impact of the church on mid-century religious design and architecture across the United States regardless of denomination. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Personal Subject:

Breuer, Marcel, 1902-1981.

Corporate Subject:

Saint John's Abbey Church (Collegeville, Minn.)

Geographic Term:

Collegeville (Minn.) -- Buildings, structures, etc

Subject Term:

Benedictine architecture--Minnesota--Collegeville

Liturgy and architecture--Minnesota--Collegeville

Genre:

Electronic books

Electronic Access:

Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open

Availability:

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