Town and architecture in Congo, 1885-1940
Theme:
religious life, rites and beliefs, buildings
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Katanga > Haut-Katanga
Legend:
With its simple geometry and a rhythmic indoor space created by concrete arcades, the Sint-Jean church in Lubumbashi belongs to a new, modern missionary architecture that was introduced in Congo during the Interbellum period, thus replacing the neo-Gothic style that was mainly applied before this time. It was designed by a locally residing architect, Julien Caen, who realised several projects in the late 1920s that still determine Lubumbashi’s townscape today.
Acquisition related person:
Colonial Office as donor
Date of acquisition:
1941-03-20
Original legend:
L'Eglise
Inventory number:
AP.0.1.4088