Medievalism at the Foundations
Description
This Collection illustrates how medievalism has always existed ‘in plain view’ in Australian public life, as a conspicuous cultural memory ghosting Australia’s modernity. It focuses on discourses about, debates over, and changing interpretations of i) Australia’s medievalist political and religious institutions and rituals, ii) its architecture, and iii) its civic environment. In this Collection are items relating to all three of these key areas. Firstly, you will find items that point to the medieval influences and inflections that still permeate and influence our political, legal and religious institutions and traditions. Secondly, you will find numerous examples of neo-gothic and neo-romanesque architecture, and some cases where architectural features are known to have been modelled on specific medieval buildings. Thirdly, you will find items relating to the ways in which medievalism is incorporated into our civic environments and expressed through statues, monuments and war memorials.
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St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth - Interior
St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth - Original facade
About St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral:
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a neo-gothic cathedral located in Perth, WA. It was constructed in four stages…
St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth, Western Australia
St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth, Western Australia
About St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral:
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a…
St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth, 1865 Facade
About St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral:
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a neo-gothic cathedral located in Perth, WA. It was constructed in…
St. Mary's Cathedral, East Perth - Windows
About St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral:
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral is a neo-gothic cathedral located in Perth, WA. It was constructed…
Chapel of St. Mary and St. George, Guildford
About the Chapel of St. Mary…
Chapel of St. Mary and St. George, Guildford
About the Chapel of St. Mary and St. George:
The Chapel of St. Mary and St. George was…
Chapel of St. Mary and St. George - Exterior Gothic Features
About the Chapel of St. Mary and St. George:
The Chapel of St. Mary and St. George was constructed…
Perth Town Hall
Construction of the Perth Town Hall began in 1867, and the building was officially opened in 1870. Upon the order of Governor Hampton the Town Hall was built as part of a Public Works programme that utilised…