In what ways did Pugins revival of the Gothic use tradition as a form of dissent?

This essay will explore different ways tradition is used as a form of dissent. This will be supported by investigating Pugins traditional views of architecture and comparing them to the classical architecture that had been prevalent since the Reformation. It will then look at Pugins theories, concepts and values which differed from those in the neo-classical and Protestant society. As well as this the essay will consider Pugin as a radical traditionalist (McKeller, 2008, p.131) and the legacy he left for future generations, all of which indicate dissent. Pugin was both a traditionalist and dissented from tradition.

Classical architecture has commonly been seen as a traditional design for buildings and Protestant churches, especially since the Reformation in the sixteenth century. Pugin stressed that ancient Greek and Roman architecture was essentially pagan. Pagan is defi…(short extract)