When Gothic Was "Modern"

Centre Place is an inclusive community that has been meeting in Downtown Toronto since 1891. We believe that self-improvement and community-building are two sides of the same goal: one cannot be attained without the other. The modern approach to personal development often can feel self-centered and isolating. We are committed to cultivating the mind, body, and spirit with lectures, meditation, discussion groups, authentic conversation, and other meaningful activities, while building an inclusive community together. Our mission is to invite everyone into community, to continually learn & grow, to abolish poverty & end needless suffering, to pursue peace everywhere, and to live life meaningfully together. All are welcome. LGBTQ+ affirming. Interfaith.

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<H3>How Medieval art and architecture anticipated the "Modern" era that rejected its immediate past.</H3>
FREE OPEN LECTURE  
Modern people use the word “Gothic” to describe a kind of architecture from the Middle Ages, even though it has nothing to do with the barbarian Goths. When the architecture was new nine centuries ago, it was called “modern” and it represented something very new. Although people of the Modern Era disparaged their immediate predecessors with terms like “Medieval” and “Gothic,” the Middle Ages were anything but backward. In fact, they anticipated the Modern Era which followed.
The presentation ends around 9.00. The exchange of ideas usually continues until 10, or even later, while we share complimentary snacks and beverages.
The venue is called “Centre Place” and is located at 320 Richmond St. E - Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5A 1P9. We're on a commercial unit of "The Modern" condominium, at the NE corner of Sherbourne and Richmond. Our unit has its own entrance on Richmond, right next to McFarrens Ln. Above the main entrance there's a blue sign that says "Centre Place". (For directions lookup "Centre Place Toronto" on your phone). The venue is 100% accessible.
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