Tuesday, June 30, 2020 – Today we are going to get extremely technical and discuss the Gothic arch. Not to brag, but Gothic architecture has some pretty sweet physics at play in their doorways and ceilings. Sure, arches and vaulted ceilings have been around for ages, but now we have points! Sharp angels! Sweeping heights! Read More
Month: June 2020
Day 105 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part IX)
Monday, June 29, 2020 – Oh…my…lanta! We’ve finished 15 weeks. And, it seems we are (almost) at the end of another month. Whew! Time flies! Today we are going to cover the absolute basics of the outside of the vertical cross-section (AKA the vertical layout). Just like yesterday, we are not going to get into Read More
Day 104 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part VIII)
Sunday, June 28, 2020 – Today we are going up, up, up! We are going to start building the inside of our minor Basilica; the vertical cross-section (AKA the vertical layout), if you will. It will just be the basic sections of the vertical layout. You will have to tune in at a later date Read More
Day 103 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part VII)
Saturday, June 27, 2020 – This is going to be the last horizontal build-out for our not-so-tiny Church. Today we are peering behind the rood screen, walking past the choir (the old one!), and sneaking a peek into the sanctuary. We are not going to cover everything in a sanctuary. We are just going to Read More
Day 102 – SIXTEEN Years Down! A Lifetime to Go!
Friday, June 26, 2020 – It is hard to wrap my head around the idea that sixteen years ago Mr. Flusche and I received the Sacrament of Matrimony. It does not seem like it has been that long, but so says my calendar. I am honored that the Lord would give me such an amazing Read More
Day 101 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part VI)
Thursday, June 25, 2020 – Today we take a side trip down some really old (OLD!) Church architecture terms. We are going to cover: a portico, the atrium, a porch, the bema, and the cathedra. You probably are scratching your head at most (all??) of these terms. Well, honestly today’s Church’s do not have any Read More
Day 100 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part V)
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – 100 days!? I feel like I should mark this with a big cake or something, kind of like how TV shows celebrate their 100th episode with a weird recap show. Ehh…that sounds like a lot of work and calories. I will stick to the current theme: Church architecture. Yesterday we Read More
Day 99 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part IV)
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 – And we’re back! Today we are going even deeper into the layout of our ever-growing cruciform church and will be covering: the sanctuary, choir (no, it’s not what you think!), the chancel, a rood screen, the apse, sacristy, and vestry. Do not worry, the standard graphic of new terms is Read More
Day 98 – Happy Birthday to My Mother!
Monday, June 22, 2020 – Here is to the lady who gave me life, who birthed me, who raised me, who didn’t strangle me when I was a reckless teenage. I love you, Mother, and I a blessed to have you in my life. I am honored to be your daughter, and I am still Read More
Day 97 – Mrs. Flusche’s Super Basic Primer on Church Architecture (Part III)
Sunday, June 21, 2020 – We are going to build a little more onto our cruciform church and take a slightly more in-depth look at layout terms. Today we will cover: vestibule, narthex, side aisles, and center aisle. You might notice these terms are not in alphabetical order. That is because I decided to take Read More
