Table 6. The role of the physical spaces according to the prayer mechanisms and the theological aesthetics

Main theme of ‘Spiritual Exercise’ Characteristics of space by prayer mechanisms Theological aesthetics Example of spatial perspective
Encountering Christ and miracles(joy and change) Incarnation and birth Represented place, Symbolic space

[Centrality, Hierarchy]

an intense and shocking space

turning point experience

The Sublime and Beautiful : regeneration, lowering, focusing, healing

metaphor : earth, light, water

harmony, resonance, balance, proportion, union, encircle, warmth, openness, precariousness, uncertainty
Calling disciples
The Sermon on the Mount
Walking on water Sensible landscape, Meditation area
Resurrection of Nazarus
Christian lesson by parables(listening and following) Ecological system Sensible landscape, Symbolic space

[Symbolicity, Directionality]

a vital space

5 senses perception

Aesthetics of Ecology : making right relationships

metaphor : land, soil, field, water(stream, spring water), plants/animals

reasoning, causation, systematicness, abundance, fertility, solidity, pliableness, material properties, musical rhythm
Principle of farming
Nature of God Symbolic space, Serene atmosphere
Spiritual value
Passion of Christ(endurance and determination) Holy Week Symbolic space, Relaxation area

[Directionality, Hierarchy]

a space of anguish

bodily-kinesthetic and tactile experience

the Sublime : pressure, suffering, pain, hardship

metaphor : dark forest, earth, rock, uphill, downhill

continuity, marginality, horribleness, formidability, morbidness, confinement, kinematic rhythm
the Last Supper
Gethsemane Represented place, Serene atmosphere
14 stations (-Calvory)
Internalization and mystics(Renewal and dispatch) Escape into Egypt Sensible landscape, Relaxation area

[Decentralization]

a space of ascension and Ironic subversion

experience of smell and consciousness of memory

the Sublime : sanctification, divine healing, victory, second coming

metaphor : air, light, water, butterfly

grandeur, glory, spectacular, profundity, transference, uplifting, enhancement, stimulation
Infant Jesus at Nazareth
Baptism at Jordan River Sensible landscape, Serene atmosphere
Temptation in the wilderness
Resurrection and empty grave
Acts post-Resurrection Relaxation area