The United States and Japan are now considered as the most developed countries in the world. They have taken efforts to promote mutual understanding and built a strong bond between two countries since the end of World War II. Throughout active cultural exchanges between them, Japanese and Americans have learned cultures from one another and recognized clear uniqueness at the same time. Many of these differences have propelled attracting more interests. Religion is one of the most attractive topics of interest for people who wish to know different cultures. In fact, it is universally common that religious structures or places historically related to religions have been sightseeing spots for foreigners. However, not only for the purpose of tourisms
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Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Palace of Westminster in London, England, and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary is Moscow, Russia is some of the most famous works used this style in. Under the influence of the movement, some architectures who engaged their jobs in the United States designed this style of churches. Basic characteristics of gothic revival style are stone buildings, vaulted ceilings, “complex and irregular shapes”, “steeply pitched roofs”, “high style elements such as castle-like towers, parapets, and tracery windows were common, as well as the pointed Gothic arched windows and entries.” St. Patrick Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan designed by James Renwick Jr. (1818-1895) is the example of gothic revival church in the United States. Cathedral in terms of Christianity is the large scale of a church which can accommodate more people that regular church. The construction plan was announced by John Hughes (1797-1863), the first Roman Catholic archbishop of old St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City. Now let’s see some features of St. Patrick Cathedral. The first feature catches visitor’s eyes from outside is obviously two castle tower like steeples which up to 330 feet tall with elaborate stain glass. The arched entrance doors are made of heavy bronze with sophisticated scriptures. The inside of the church is about 390 feet long, seat rooms available for about 2400 people. Almost entire components of the structure such as columns, walls, floor tiles, and ceilings are made of stone that emphasizes the powerful appearance of medieval style buildings. Splendid stain glass on the walls creates mysterious contrast which fascinates people came to visit at daytime.
Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Palace of Westminster in London, England, and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary is Moscow, Russia is some of the most famous works used this style in. Under the influence of the movement, some architectures who engaged their jobs in the United States designed this style of churches. Basic characteristics of gothic revival style are stone buildings, vaulted ceilings, “complex and irregular shapes”, “steeply pitched roofs”, “high style elements such as castle-like towers, parapets, and tracery windows were common, as well as the pointed Gothic arched windows and entries.” St. Patrick Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan designed by James Renwick Jr. (1818-1895) is the example of gothic revival church in the United States. Cathedral in terms of Christianity is the large scale of a church which can accommodate more people that regular church. The construction plan was announced by John Hughes (1797-1863), the first Roman Catholic archbishop of old St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City. Now let’s see some features of St. Patrick Cathedral. The first feature catches visitor’s eyes from outside is obviously two castle tower like steeples which up to 330 feet tall with elaborate stain glass. The arched entrance doors are made of heavy bronze with sophisticated scriptures. The inside of the church is about 390 feet long, seat rooms available for about 2400 people. Almost entire components of the structure such as columns, walls, floor tiles, and ceilings are made of stone that emphasizes the powerful appearance of medieval style buildings. Splendid stain glass on the walls creates mysterious contrast which fascinates people came to visit at daytime.