MILANESE INSTRUCTIONS ON BUILDINGS AND CHURCH EQUIPMENT

Discover the fascinating world of 16th-century instructions on the construction and equipment of churches. This extraordinary document, developed at the request of Cardinal Charles Borromeo, is a key source of knowledge about the sacred art of the Tridentine era. Immerse yourself in the detailed recommendations that shaped the face of Catholic churches around the world.

• Complete translation into Polish with a scientific apparatus
• Extensive introductions explaining the context of the work's creation
• Analysis of authorship and its place in the artistic writings of the 16th century
• Confrontation with works of art realized under the supervision of Borromeo
• Key document defining the principles of shaping Catholic sacred art
• Used worldwide to adapt art forms to the requirements of the liturgy
• Key role in the formulation of modern Latin liturgical-artistic terminology

Instructions on buildings and church equipment (1577) is a collection of guidelines developed at the request and under the supervision of Cardinal Charles Borromeo (1538-1584). This document, created by clergymen supporting him in the management of the Archdiocese of Milan, is considered the most important document defining the principles of shaping Catholic sacred art in the Tridentine period. The regulations contained therein were used in almost the entire world, trying to adapt the forms of works of art as best as possible to the requirements of the liturgy and to convey the truths of faith through them.

The instructions played a key role in the formulation of modern Latin liturgical-artistic terminology. The first full translation of the Instructions into Polish was equipped with a complete scientific apparatus, and also supplemented with extensive introductions explaining the circumstances of the creation of this work and the issues of its authorship, and defining its place in the artistic writings of the 16th century. The recommendations contained in the Instructions were also confronted with the forms of sacred art realized under the supervision of Borromeo and minor statements on art, formulated by him and in his environment.

Universitas Publishing presents this unique work in a careful edition, covering 446 pages, in 164x239 mm format. The 2021 publication is not only a valuable monument of writing, but also a fascinating journey into the world of art and religion of the 16th century. Learn the principles that shaped the face of Catholic churches and discover the richness of spiritual tradition.