The principle of the Gothic architecture is infinity made imaginable. It is no doubt a sublimer effort of genius than the Greek style; but then it depends much more on execution for its effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gothic architecture aims to make infinity visible and is grander than Greek style, but relies heavily on execution.
- In plain terms
- Gothic architecture tries to show infinity and is grand, but needs perfect execution.
- What can you take from it?
- Grand designs depend on skilled craftsmanship to realize their vision.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What grand ideas fail due to execution?
- How do you define genius?
Another view
Greek style is also highly dependent on execution.
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