After a fantastic summer of travels and experiences, it was time to return to work. But the opening of September is not up to me, but my friend and mentor , The unique JV. How can that not everyone who comes into this blog will know, in a small pill that brings together the best of its essence, say that it is relentlessly restless and curious, though a sea treasures of wisdom. His specialty is medieval history, but it is a small field for research, including, first, enjoy life. In the words of a wise man: nothing human is alien. Thank you for your humanity and your post.
Finally Ana fulfill my commitment to publish a post on his blog. It is my pleasure to share space with a great professional that I admire sincerely. I hope this small contribution, at least maintain the highest level of your blog.
blog For a great woman who better to speak of another great woman, Gala Placidia Aelia, an example of this group of females whose historical contribution is never appreciated in their perspective. This took the reins of a decaying empire, where the triumphant consolidation of Christianity as a preeminent doctrine, let us architectural and artistic gems of unparalleled beauty at that time have focused on a monument in the city of Ravenna, the last stronghold of the now dying Roman Empire back in the fifth century Let
focus our post in which it is considered his mausoleum, but today we know that their remains do not rest there. His own form and informing us that Christian elements that
through symbols serve as a guide for those initiated into the faith that had long been persecuted. Presents an almost perfect Greek cross, which refers to that initial period is often called early Christian combine austere exterior structure with an interior where decorative tile excitement reaches a fullness almost poetic.
are combined in it: a high marble plinth at the bottom amber (restored in the nineteenth century) and a profusion of dazzling mosaics on the ceiling and walls.
The color range goes from the intense indigo blue as the background on which emphasize harmonious shades of gray, blue and gold, enlivened with sober accents of red, green and yellow. The indoor environment has great charm and gives a sense of spiritual tranquility that is enhanced by light filtered through alabaster windows that give a warm golden light.
appears in the top 570 a night sky with gold stars that rotate concentrically around a golden Latin cross placed at the center, which is the symbol of redemption. In all four sides, subtle clouds emerge over the four symbols of the Evangelists: The Lion (San Marcos), The Eagle (San Juan), El Toro (San Lucas) and Winged Man (San Mateo).
iconographic references are many and varied, we found a beautiful Crismón with the Alpha and Omega, symbolizing the beginning and end, a symbol of divine omnipresence and its concept of the Creator. (Photo detail Crismón).
The reference to the Eucharist appears as an almost iconic symbol of Gala Placidia, two doves drinking from a jug appear. Thus combine in the same two messages icon salvation of souls (which represent the pigeons and resurrection through the fellowship, which involves almost biological relationship with God.)
The image has become pure holder of a concept lost in this transformation naturalistic visual qualities (light, harmony, volumetric, realistic ...) that are no longer necessary. Only be that which conveys information (hierarchy, symbols ...) or religious feelings (hieratic as a form of distance of divinity). However
artistic strength and chromatic the mosaics of the mausoleum of Galla Placidia is incontestable. Thus, in one arm short side, there is a profusion of colors that emphasize the symbolism again with splendid images as we see in this picture.
It, along with a new reference to the Eucharist with great vines entwined that cause an almost magical play of color contrasts, we see two deer come to drink in a small lake rough (very rough detail with thicker lines that mark the movement accused of water) surrounded by a green meadow. This scene alludes to the verses of Psalm XLI-1-2, which states: "As the thirsty deer rutting by sources of water and oh God calls for you my soul." As we see the educational value and the message are the most eloquent, for a society that curiously as it happens today with our website, learn more by image than by the word or the speaking of the teacher. The image of the deer also linked to the believer reinforces the idea that faith, even more intense at the moment, where the framing of certain social groups, was key to the consolidation of Catholicism as a preferred route within the different branches of Christianity.
We also have San Lorenzo, who appears with the attributes of the order of deacon with the Book of Psalms and the processional cross, which aims to martyrdom on a grill on fire. Will quickly (feet dancing) and decided to give their lives for their faith, which is highlighted this idea of \u200b\u200bsacrifice is so important in this time of reaffirmation of the church as seen in previous images are symbolized in the figure of St. Peter and San Pablo (Photo San Pedro and San Pablo)
The same photograph shows a small open closet to glimpse, supported on two shelves, four books bound in red where clearly read the names of their authors are none other than the Four Evangelists we saw previously represented.
Finally the image of the Good Shepherd from his herd finished off one of the lunettes. This image reminds the person of Christ still in hiding as a Moscóforo, a herder, used by early Christians and referred to the definition made of himself in John X, 14. Appears characterized as a beardless youth, this is the Christ Alexandrian so typical of the fourth century. He is also in the variant known as Heavenly Pastoral in to care for his flock with long wooden cross (resurrection).
En definitiva como vemos una pequeña construcción puede encerrar los más bellos e increíbles tesoros y este es el caso de este pequeño mausoleo, donde el alma intelectual se reconforta con una joya del arte del mosaico del que existen otros ejemplos pero que en Gala Placidia y en Ravenna, encuentra quizás una de sus más excelsas expresiones.
Un placer poder compartir este trabajo contigo.
Fotos JV y Eugenia.
Texto José Vicente Matellanes
focus our post in which it is considered his mausoleum, but today we know that their remains do not rest there. His own form and informing us that Christian elements that
are combined in it: a high marble plinth at the bottom amber (restored in the nineteenth century) and a profusion of dazzling mosaics on the ceiling and walls.
The color range goes from the intense indigo blue as the background on which emphasize harmonious shades of gray, blue and gold, enlivened with sober accents of red, green and yellow. The indoor environment has great charm and gives a sense of spiritual tranquility that is enhanced by light filtered through alabaster windows that give a warm golden light.
The image has become pure holder of a concept lost in this transformation naturalistic visual qualities (light, harmony, volumetric, realistic ...) that are no longer necessary. Only be that which conveys information (hierarchy, symbols ...) or religious feelings (hieratic as a form of distance of divinity). However
artistic strength and chromatic the mosaics of the mausoleum of Galla Placidia is incontestable. Thus, in one arm short side, there is a profusion of colors that emphasize the symbolism again with splendid images as we see in this picture.
It, along with a new reference to the Eucharist with great vines entwined that cause an almost magical play of color contrasts, we see two deer come to drink in a small lake rough (very rough detail with thicker lines that mark the movement accused of water) surrounded by a green meadow. This scene alludes to the verses of Psalm XLI-1-2, which states: "As the thirsty deer rutting by sources of water and oh God calls for you my soul." As we see the educational value and the message are the most eloquent, for a society that curiously as it happens today with our website, learn more by image than by the word or the speaking of the teacher. The image of the deer also linked to the believer reinforces the idea that faith, even more intense at the moment, where the framing of certain social groups, was key to the consolidation of Catholicism as a preferred route within the different branches of Christianity.
We also have San Lorenzo, who appears with the attributes of the order of deacon with the Book of Psalms and the processional cross, which aims to martyrdom on a grill on fire. Will quickly (feet dancing) and decided to give their lives for their faith, which is highlighted this idea of \u200b\u200bsacrifice is so important in this time of reaffirmation of the church as seen in previous images are symbolized in the figure of St. Peter and San Pablo (Photo San Pedro and San Pablo)
The same photograph shows a small open closet to glimpse, supported on two shelves, four books bound in red where clearly read the names of their authors are none other than the Four Evangelists we saw previously represented.
Finally the image of the Good Shepherd from his herd finished off one of the lunettes. This image reminds the person of Christ still in hiding as a Moscóforo, a herder, used by early Christians and referred to the definition made of himself in John X, 14. Appears characterized as a beardless youth, this is the Christ Alexandrian so typical of the fourth century. He is also in the variant known as Heavenly Pastoral in to care for his flock with long wooden cross (resurrection).
Un placer poder compartir este trabajo contigo.
Fotos JV y Eugenia.
Texto José Vicente Matellanes
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