Item Detail
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26378
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English
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Seal, Cross and Nautilus : RLDS/Community of Christ Art and Architecture
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International Journal of Mormon Studies
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2011
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4
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United Kingdom
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International Journal of Mormon Studies
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45-65
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"This article explores three, primary sacred symbols - the church seal, the cross, and the nautilus - and how they were developed and used by artists and architects for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (known after 2001 as Community of Christ). Special emphasis is paid to buildings around the Temple Complex in Independence, Missouri and how these symbols and designs can be found in two, purpose-built RLDS/CofC Church buildings in the Netherlands. In addition, a local "invention" by a Dutch artist is also explored. The author surmises that the spread of architectural and artistic styles from the US to the Netherlands may reflect the church's changing philosophy or its place in post-World War II society, but argues that more data from primary and secondary sources is necessary to make any substantial conclusions." [AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT]