A study on the architectural features and value of modern Catholic churches in Macau

The study of Catholic churches in Macau is of significant importance for both architectural heritage conservation and the transmission of cultural values. As religious structures, these churches serve as tangible representations of religious ideology and spiritual essence, thereby embodying the core...

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Published in:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Main Authors: Wu, Yao, Wu, Yonglan, Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu, Miao, Mingrui
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Published: Routledge 2025-06-03
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2512480
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description The study of Catholic churches in Macau is of significant importance for both architectural heritage conservation and the transmission of cultural values. As religious structures, these churches serve as tangible representations of religious ideology and spiritual essence, thereby embodying the core principles of cultural expression. This paper aims to critically examine the Catholic churches of Macau, exploring their intrinsic values through an architectural research framework that emphasizes three key morphological elements: spatial characteristics, stylistic features, and structural composition. By contextualizing the historical background and architectural attributes, this study sheds light on the multifaceted significance of Catholic church construction in modern Macau, while offering a comprehensive analysis of the intersection, fusion, and coexistence of Eastern and Western cultural influences in this unique locale. Through this investigation, the paper uncovers a range of compelling cultural phenomena, providing insights that may serve as valuable reference points for future practices in architectural heritage conservation in Macau.
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The study of Catholic churches in Macau is of significant importance for both architectural heritage conservation and the transmission of cultural values. As religious structures, these churches serve as tangible representations of religious ideology and spiritual essence, thereby embodying the core principles of cultural expression. This paper aims to critically examine the Catholic churches of Macau, exploring their intrinsic values through an architectural research framework that emphasizes three key morphological elements: spatial characteristics, stylistic features, and structural composition. By contextualizing the historical background and architectural attributes, this study sheds light on the multifaceted significance of Catholic church construction in modern Macau, while offering a comprehensive analysis of the intersection, fusion, and coexistence of Eastern and Western cultural influences in this unique locale. Through this investigation, the paper uncovers a range of compelling cultural phenomena, providing insights that may serve as valuable reference points for future practices in architectural heritage conservation in Macau.
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Routledge
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Articles
Taylor and Francis+NEJM
2025-06-03
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Taylor and Francis+NEJM
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Wu, Yonglan
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Miao, Mingrui
spellingShingle A study on the architectural features and value of modern Catholic churches in Macau
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Wu, Yonglan
Pinheiro, Francisco Vizeu
Miao, Mingrui
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Taylor and Francis+NEJM
Taylor and Francis+NEJM
title A study on the architectural features and value of modern Catholic churches in Macau
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