Category: modernism

Budapest and Paris: The Contrast Between Civilization and Barbarism

Commentary Pope Francis went recently to Hungary for a few hours to preach the eternal sacred truths of political correctness. Of course, these truths may change in time, indeed they are certain to do so, but their sacrosanctity will remain. After all, the sacred must move with the times. I also went to Hungary recently…


Here’s Hoping for Beauty in America: Classicism Versus Modernism in Architecture

One of Donald Trump’s final acts as the nation’s 45th president was to sign an executive order called “Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture.” He signed the order on Dec. 18, 2020, but it had been kicking around for many months since it was leaked from the White House last winter as a draft proposal with…