Sculpture on Fresco Siena Duomo
Cari Amici
(Dear Friends),
Here is another example
of the sculptural embellishment on a fresco, high up inside the Duomo of Siena, Italia. Note that the guy near the top who is
receiving a crown is a bas-relief sculpture.
This protrusion makes it easier to see him, as well as connotes his
importance in the image. His golden
robes do the same.
I apologize for not
knowing more about “the guy near the top.”
Sadly, I tend to be more interested in the ideas and presentation than
about the actual characters for works like these, but also, it was simply a
lack of time. When I visit places with
other people, I tend to slow them down and often miss things I might have
researched better when alone and not in a hurry.
If you find yourself in
Tuscany before 26 October 2013, I hope you will go see the temporary unveiling
of the highly decorative stone floor of the Duomo
(Cathedral) in Siena. http://www.operaduomo.siena.it/
More of the Divina
Bellezza or “Divine Beauty”exhibition and the Duomo in Siena in the next post.
If you would like more
information about Siena and its gorgeous Duomo, check out
these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siena_Cathedral
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Saluti,
Kelly
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