Geometry as Libera(l)ting Art in Wren’s St. Paul’s Cathedral

Year: 1998 Authors: Steve Padget

Core claim

St. Paul’s Cathedral embeds geometrical and cabalistic order that expresses Wren’s intent to fuse visible architecture with invisible spiritual meaning.

Topics

architectural geometry, symbolic design, St. Paul’s Cathedral, cabalistic analysis

Domains

proportion systems, root 2 symmetry, root 3 symmetry, geometric analysis, architecture, cathedral design, sacred symbolism, Renaissance proportion

Methods

drawing analysis, plan overlay, elevation analysis, comparative geometry

Media

original drawings, measured drawings by Poley, plan, section, west elevation

Source status

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