Nicker on 15/4/2024 at 23:51
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Yes, that comment was too snarky, I agree and apologize, I was lying in bed and thinking about how I shouldn't have phrased it that way.
And I apologise, to you and sundry, for diverting a discussion about architecture into one about religion.
Not withdrawing anything I said... but.... I won't say anything more ITT.
mxleader on 16/4/2024 at 00:09
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And I apologise, to you and sundry, for diverting a discussion about architecture into one about religion.
To be fair, religion has had, and continues to have, a strong influence on many architectural works.
Harvester on 16/4/2024 at 08:14
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And I apologise, to you and sundry, for diverting a discussion about architecture into one about religion.
Not withdrawing anything I said... but.... I won't say anything more ITT.
Apologies aren't necessary, you're entitled to your opinion. I agree, let's not derail the thread any further, it's an interesting thread that should stay on topic.
mxleader on 17/4/2024 at 22:43
That's definitely on my bucket list to visit if I ever get to France. I first saw that one on Secrets of the Castle. That would be some brutally difficult work but totally worth it.
heywood on 18/4/2024 at 09:42
I'll pass. It has no history and its features serve no purpose. It would be like going to see a replica of classical sculpture.
rachel on 18/4/2024 at 12:27
I disagree on the lack of purpose. If it was a Disney-style plywood and stucco "recreation", I'd dismiss it as a soulless project but by employing genuine medieval techniques, sometimes reinventing them from scratch (which okay maybe is not technically genuine but you get my point) one can learn a lot about life in these times and how things worked etc. The entire ecology of a medieval castle was recreated around it, it's not just the structure: there's a market, artisans, forges, bakeries etc. I think it's extremely interesting and if you have kids in their "knights and dragons" phase, probably a great idea for an outing that's both educational and fun.
Azaran on 18/4/2024 at 14:31
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I'll pass. It has no history and its features serve no purpose. It would be like going to see a replica of classical sculpture.
Which brings up the issue of aesthetic vs ascribed value. If you didn't know it was a replica, you'd see it with different eyes and appreciate its beauty. But then your perception of it immediately changes if it's revealed as a replica. I have several reproductions of 17th century paintings in my apartment; the fact that I know they're not the originals doesn't change the fact that I love and value them, and they enrich my decor.
If I had enough money, I'd hire an interior decorator to make my place look like a baroque manor, wallpaper, wainscoting, ceiling molding and everything. I believe in the objective timelessness of aesthetics
And +1 on what Rachel said.
mxleader on 18/4/2024 at 16:52
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I'll pass. It has no history and its features serve no purpose. It would be like going to see a replica of classical sculpture.
What features are you referring to that serve no purpose?
I totally get the history part of things and that makes sense. For me though it would be awesome to visit a castle that's under construction and accessible. It's also a great way to learn old building methods and test them without damaging actual historic structures.
Nicker on 18/4/2024 at 17:54
That castle is a living window into our past. If you haven't seen the Secrets of the Castle series which mxleader mentioned, check it out.
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