Painted church.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Lugarno, Switzerland
Large colorful painting inside small church in Lugarno Switzerland.
Keywords: Switzerland, church wall, fresco, icon, religious art
Mucha - St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle
Is this Edward Mucha in Stained Glass? I'm not sure but to be sure, it is beautiful.
Keywords: Edvard Mucha, Stained glass, church icon, fresco
Starhov Monastery, Petrin Hill, Prague
This is amazingly ornate. I wouldn't be able to read because I'd be staring at the ceilings all the time. This is a place to visit when you take your writing sabatical in Prague.
Keywords: Writing sabatical, Prague, Monastery, painted ceiling.
Kalapana Painted Church
South of Kona, on the big island. The famous wall painting can be seen behind the pillar.
Keywords: Painted churches, frescos, icons, alcoves
Keywords: Painted churches, frescos, icons, alcoves
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Church of St. George - Oplenac, Serbia
Oplenac, Serbia: Built by King Petar 1--a church and mausoleum for his ancestors and descendants. Interior designs are mosaics, including 6 million pieces
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
St. Andreas Church
Dusseldorf. I like how geometric the design of this ceiling is. And although the colors aren't bright, the patterns are ornate. Brilliant.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Italian Bronze Door Panel
St. Andrew decorating a door panel to St. Andrew's Cathedral. The face is polished by people rubbing it for good luck.
Italy
This chapel in St. Andrew's Cathedral is ornate with decoration. Beautiful and sacred. Amazing to witness.
Italy
Of course Italy is famous for paintings on church ceilings. THis ceiling is gilded too. St. Andrew's Cthedral. Amalfi. The crucifixion of St. Andrew.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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