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neomedievalism, Romanesque and Gothic. (early nineteenth century, contemporary romanticism)

By Emilio Tomasini, Prof . UNLu History.





Similar to earlier in the revival of the past. Increased interest in the Gothic to represent the religious spirit. European and neo-Gothic

River Plate: The Gothic deserved rejection from the Renaissance to the time. In Latin America are the cathedrals of Mexico and Cuzco (classical and Gothic at a time). But the Andes (Peru and Bolivia) was a late Gothic reservoir during the colonial period (S. XVI and XVII) because they believed earthquake. Hypothesis was refuted after an earthquake that destroyed Lima in S. XVIII.
In Europe, these trends emerge after 1830 as a response of romance, rebellious and unruly. It idealizes the Middle Ages. Romanticism, which created the concept of architectural heritage, gave a more free and creative touch to classical logic. It was a "revival" that is not a mere continuation. Sought give new life to the styles mentioned. Reached its peak in the late Victorian era.

The Rio de la Plata: Linked to the introduction of new cults, the first churches of this style were Protestants. But the most famous works are the Cathedral of La Plata and Lujan Cathedral.
Finally, as already stated, there is a Gothic style itself, as there are free perimeter, buildings are of stone, steel and bricks but revoked.


♦ Example: The Parliament of London (1836_ 1868) "A classic Gothic Dress"
The neoclassical and neo medieval living here. The original parliament caught fire. Consistent with the medieval English parliament, was used to Gothic. The work was built on land reclaimed from the River of 3.2 hectares. Has 11 yards, 100 steps, 1100 spaces used as offices, rooms, etc. 3 km. corridors, facade 266m long, 3 floors. The building expresses serenity by the repetition of similar elements. It has turrets topped polygonal towers at the corners. In addition to the Clock Tower or Big Ben. Inside, is a richly decorated with Gothic elements, many of them made of iron. The building should be fireproof. Presents nostalgia for times past, but has the spirit of art in terms of construction, interior decoration products and technology outside the industrial revolution.