ty. But herein liesthe infinite and particu-lar task of an architec-tural sculptor, whosework is explicitly a partof the building. Hemust work hand inhand with the architect,enriching with orna-ment, suggesting withsymbols, enhancingwith beauty the struc-ture that finds its per-fect fulfilment… … church. No more beau-tiful achievement inmodern ecclesiasticalart exists todaj. Immediately abovethe high altar, sil-houetted against theshadows formed by thedeep recess, stand agroup of figures show-ing St. Thomas onbended knee, acknowl-edging the Risen Christ.Surmounting this re-cessed panel, a…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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