LOCATING RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE: THE INTERACTION OF IMAGES AND ARCHITECTURE, SPACE AND ACTION (REVIEW ARTICLE: Robert Maniura, Pilgrimage to Images in the Fifteenth Century (2004); Janis Elliott and Cordelia Warr (eds.), The Church of Santa Maria Donna Regina (2004) (original) (raw)

The review article evaluates Robert Maniura's 'Pilgrimage to Images in the Fifteenth Century' and its exploration of the interaction between images, architecture, and religious experiences. Maniura delves into the phenomenon of pilgrimage, particularly to the revered image of 'Our Lady of Częstochowa', challenging established analytical frameworks and asserting the contemporary relevance of pilgrimage practices. The significant themes of spatial perception, human suffering, and the nature of religious experience are examined, highlighting the need for further scholarly inquiry into the complexities of pilgrimage.