......Bernini early on in his career to the time of his death had always some connection to the decoration of Saint Peter's. It is his overall view of what the basilica should look like that makes Bernini's designs the essence of the Baroque style....... Of all the astonishingly beautiful artwork in the Vatican, Bernini's altar takes one's breath away.
1 posted on
04/08/2005 7:50:39 AM PDT by
Liz
To: Liz
2 posted on
04/08/2005 7:51:27 AM PDT by
kellynla
(U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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3 posted on
04/08/2005 7:52:30 AM PDT by
Liz
(One of it's most compelling tenets is Catholicism's acknowledgement of individual free will.)
To: Liz
I went to the Vatican this summer. I disturbed the worshippers with the loud "clunk" as my jaw hit the floor as I entered St. Peters.
4 posted on
04/08/2005 7:53:35 AM PDT by
FormerACLUmember
(Honoring Saint Jude's assistance every day.)
To: Liz
I've been lucky enough to visit the Vatican twice, and I'd go back tomorrow. It is simply a wonder.
5 posted on
04/08/2005 7:54:19 AM PDT by
NativeNewYorker
(Don't blame me. I voted for Sharpton.)
To: Liz
7 posted on
04/08/2005 8:08:29 AM PDT by
trisham
To: Liz
Now, that's art. Shame we don't seem to have many artists left.
8 posted on
04/08/2005 8:12:45 AM PDT by
B Knotts
(Ioannes Paulus II, Requiescat in Pacem.)
To: Liz
A good time to visit St Peters is as soon as it opens up in the morning. This is around 7 am I think. This is before the tourist hordes descend on the Vatican since they are all still waking up or having breakfast. YYou have to get up early to do so but it is quite a different place to view almost empty. When I visited there were a few small masses taking place in corners of St. Peters but that was it. Also seeing the rays of the sun enter the basilica through the windows of the front entry is another highlight.
15 posted on
04/08/2005 8:43:37 AM PDT by
xp38
To: Liz
19 posted on
04/08/2005 9:04:31 AM PDT by
woofie
To: Liz
Thank you. Before I die, I want to see this in person.
24 posted on
04/08/2005 9:34:38 AM PDT by
iceskater
("Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." - Kipling)
To: Liz
FR could use an art ping list. Is there one, do you know? Thanks for the post.
27 posted on
04/08/2005 9:39:10 AM PDT by
Sam Cree
(Democrats are herd animals)
To: Liz
To: Liz
This, by Michael Angelo, is in the Vatican if my memory is OK. I understand it's behind plexi now after being damaged by a vandal, but it wasn't when I was there many years ago, you could walk right up to it. I remember being kind of stunned when I saw it, of all the art that was there
31 posted on
04/08/2005 9:45:31 AM PDT by
Sam Cree
(Democrats are herd animals)
To: Liz
The most beautiful piece in St.Peter is, without any doubt, Michelangelo's Pieta.
To: Liz
Are you starting an "ART APPRECIATION THREAD" ping list?
I think it's a great idea, at least weekly?
If you are, could you please put me on the list.
Thanks.
To: Liz
Thanks for the ping Liz. Great thread. Please add me to your art appreciation list.
96 posted on
04/09/2005 3:29:08 AM PDT by
PGalt
To: Liz
It is quite a work.
But I found the black more oppressive than uplifting.
I think I'll await the Heavenly Jerusalem for true magnificence!
134 posted on
04/11/2005 5:22:37 AM PDT by
Quix
(HAVING A FORM of GODLINESS but DENYING ITS POWER. 2 TIM 3:5)
To: Liz
Are you planning to have a regularly appearing art appreciation thread? I would be very interested.
161 posted on
04/11/2005 9:12:28 AM PDT by
Straight Vermonter
(Proud parent of Vermont's 6th grade state chess champion.)
To: Liz
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