The Sagrada Familia: the Philosophical Evolution of Art from Naturalism to Post-sacredness
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v6i3.4152
Abstract
This paper investigates the spatial and symbolic transformation of the Sagrada Familia, tracing its shift from Gothic sacred architecture to a post-sacred cultural icon. It examines Gaudí’s creation of a “natural sacred” language influenced by Catalan Modernism and Art Nouveau, and analyzes Subirachs’ interventions through existentialist aesthetics, drawing on Merleau-Ponty. The study argues that the Sagrada Familia now functions as a multisensory, media-driven urban symbol, reflecting how sacred architecture evolves within postmodern and secularized societies.
Keywords
Sagrada Família; Gaudí; post-sacred space; Art Nouveau; existential architecture; cultural landscape
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