Trinity Church: Revolutionary Church - John La Farge's Decorative Program (virtual program)

You have probably passed Trinity Church in Copley Square scores of times, but have you ever thought of this building as being revolutionary? In this 2 part virtual series, explore with Boston By Foot how the building of Trinity Church in the mid-1870’s was indeed revolutionary and brought about a sea change in American architecture and the decoration of public buildings.

Wednesday, January 10th: John La Farge’s Decorative Program

Working closely with Richardson and Brooks, John La Farge, the artist and decorator, created a unified and dynamic program of decorative painting which integrated with and enhanced Trinity Church’s architecture. His use of large-scale murals influenced how buildings were decorated for the next several generations. LaFarge also went on to change everything in the art of stained glass, leaving traditional medieval techniques and materials behind and creating an entirely new era in the medium.

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