This morning we strolled around Viterbo and tucked into two fascinating churches, Santa Maria Nuova and San Giovani. I think you all need a lecture on trompe l'oeil. So here you go. There will be a quiz:
Okay, no excuses. Answer the following question:
The artist was able to achieve maximum depth of perception because he lined up the south side of the nave using which point of reference?
A. Aligning himself with the eastern corner
B. Turning his perspective toward the outermost whatsit
C. Helping himself to an extra portion of cacio e pepe
D. Helping a little Italian woman cross the street
E. Saying an extra Hail Mary
Clearly it's fabulous.
And I love this cross shaped confessional:
The penitent is literally melding into the cross, which is a potent symbol of cleansing, purification, sacrifice and renewal. V v wonderful. And as you speak to the priest, telling him your innermost thoughts and feelings, you stare at this grill and wonder.....
turns out that without the sneaky use of trompe l oeil the whole thing is just an underground car park in Romsey. Last month it was being used by Karl Lagerfeld for a bondage party room.
turns out that without the sneaky use of trompe l oeil the whole thing is just an underground car park in Romsey. Last month it was being used by Karl Lagerfeld for a bondage party room.
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