JOURNAL ARTICLE

Embracing Gothic in Lithuanian Late Baroque: The Meaning Behind Architectural Preferences.

  • Published In: Lituanus, 2025, v. 71, n. 1. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BILIŪNAS, KOSTAS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Embracing Gothic in Lithuanian Late Baroque: The Meaning Behind Architectural Preferences" by Kostas Biliunas explores the influence of Gothic architecture on Late Baroque churches in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The author delves into the motivations behind the extensive use of Gothic principles in the eighteenth century, comparing the architectural languages of Gothic and Late Baroque to identify similarities and suggest correspondences between form and content. The article also discusses the shared architectural principle of integrative unity and the influence of scholastic philosophy on both Gothic and Late Baroque architecture. The text highlights the complex relationship between these architectural styles and their underlying philosophical foundations, emphasizing the significance of integrating diverse traditions to convey meaningful ideas. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Lituanus. 2025/03, Vol. 71, Issue 1, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0024-5089
  • Accession Number:183742491
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