The Art and Architecture of Freemasonry

Ranked #53 in Freemasonry

Due to the secrecy of Masonic society, the members heavily relied upon symbols and icons to communicate. This groundbreaking study details the secret society's influence on modern American and European aesthetics. In its own way, this book may be one of the most important contributions to an understanding of Western art, and will be invaluable to architects, artists, and anyone interested in the esoteric ideas and iconography of Freemasonry.

Concepts such as death, trial, and descent into the depths are prevalent in Masonic architecture, and have permeated the designs of parks,...
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