tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post241360680444786612..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: VERONA 2017: The Three BasilicasGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-40808756290550040132017-08-11T09:51:22.474+02:002017-08-11T09:51:22.474+02:00I'm sure there is a lot of "bad history&q...I'm sure there is a lot of "bad history" connected to these architectural wonders, Elaine, especially at the expense of the peasants. A double-edged sword? It's how to know how to get my mind around it, especially coming from your own perspective. I'm so sorry you have those memories.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-5729434922972073332017-08-11T09:44:02.918+02:002017-08-11T09:44:02.918+02:00I am sitting here tapping on childhood traumas abo...I am sitting here tapping on childhood traumas about my mother, then arrived at your post, and I must say that with all my emotions at the surface, I find ANYTHING catholic to be a tad traumatizing... beautiful as the architecture is, I know what it was housing, and to me what the beauty was hiding is something not so beautiful. Did I ever tell you that my mother got excommunicated from the catholic church? because she got in a fight with them, they wouldn't marry my older brother and his pregnant gf... so i guess technically the family got excommunicated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-26250413759356387162017-08-11T08:47:59.015+02:002017-08-11T08:47:59.015+02:00It really does blow the mind, Robin. It makes me ...It really does blow the mind, Robin. It makes me wonder how the "common man" of the day felt about it, seeing all the money spent, sometimes at their expense?Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-22165188363186427842017-08-11T08:46:13.458+02:002017-08-11T08:46:13.458+02:00Overwhelming is an understatement, Marie. But you...Overwhelming is an understatement, Marie. But you are so correct. It's hard to fathom the blood, sweat and tears...and money, often at the expense of the peasants...that went into building such placesGinnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-6115246059659541152017-08-11T08:44:22.134+02:002017-08-11T08:44:22.134+02:00Dad would have loved San Lorenzo, Ruth, for how co...Dad would have loved San Lorenzo, Ruth, for how cozy it is. The bombastic churches are so way over the top for my own personal tastes, though always so incredible to see. So much to blow the mind in these places....Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-78965061920642890482017-08-11T08:41:10.099+02:002017-08-11T08:41:10.099+02:00I know you know, Maria, so thanks for coming along...I know you know, Maria, so thanks for coming along for the ride!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57012475447775990332017-08-11T08:40:15.425+02:002017-08-11T08:40:15.425+02:00It's my pleasure, of course, Marie. It means ...It's my pleasure, of course, Marie. It means a lot that you come by to share the journey. Merci.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-54554212022513655232017-08-11T08:38:56.973+02:002017-08-11T08:38:56.973+02:00All these memories would run together, I'm afr...All these memories would run together, I'm afraid, Astrid, if I didn't keep them organized in these posts, so it's my pleasure (and self-made duty) to keep the memories intact. That you are my biggest fan club only makes me want to do it that much more, so I thank you!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-83022160350740951282017-08-11T08:35:12.478+02:002017-08-11T08:35:12.478+02:00As you know by now, Ted, architecture is one of ou...As you know by now, Ted, architecture is one of our greatest delights here in Europe. It constantly awes us, everywhere we go. And how the insides of these churches could be so varied is totally beyond me. I wish I could show you everything.<br /><br />BTW, on my Shutterchance blog, where I single out specific images that speak to me, I have a much larger and more "manipulated" look at what you see here. For instance, here's one of the frescoes in the San Zeno basilica: http://ginniehart.shutterchance.com/image/2017/08/09/a-midweek-break/<br />Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-61194921790106331492017-08-11T08:29:16.578+02:002017-08-11T08:29:16.578+02:00How lucky you are to be able to travel to such pla...How lucky you are to be able to travel to such places regularly! This latest blog post is a special treasure for me for its architecture and history. I clicked open and studied every montage, wishing the individual shots could be larger. What a coffee table book you could make! I also dropped my jaw at St. Anastasia, but the beggars overwhelmed me. Wow! These are major works of art I never knew of. What thoughts they lead to! I hope that there are more such in my stock of “saved up” Soul.Ted Rothhttp://rothphotos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-18279364881494684542017-08-10T21:44:04.849+02:002017-08-10T21:44:04.849+02:00Couldn't agree more with Astrid...the architec...Couldn't agree more with Astrid...the architects and artists during those times...amazing! Gorgeous images!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-88465287588478974222017-08-10T20:37:31.819+02:002017-08-10T20:37:31.819+02:00One can imagine how insignificant one would feel, ...One can imagine how insignificant one would feel, stood looking up at the beauty of those churches. It must have been overwhelming for the peasants of that time they were built. Heavenly!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-34337465468738077912017-08-10T20:00:11.663+02:002017-08-10T20:00:11.663+02:00Gorgeous photos of spectacular details! My favorit...Gorgeous photos of spectacular details! My favorite is San Lorenzo ... those stripes! But really, all the textures and patterns in all these photos quite blow me away.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-16571098785051832392017-08-10T19:58:31.224+02:002017-08-10T19:58:31.224+02:00I totally agree with you, the churches in Europe a...I totally agree with you, the churches in Europe are my museums as well. Great artists work are exhibited inside. Incredible post.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-87678101041453344972017-08-10T17:41:46.794+02:002017-08-10T17:41:46.794+02:00Hi Ginnie. This series is absolutely superb. 3 ba...Hi Ginnie. This series is absolutely superb. 3 basilicas fabulous and great photos. Thank you for sharing.Marie Le Correhttp://marielecorrephotographyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42589835031124722592017-08-10T16:43:02.749+02:002017-08-10T16:43:02.749+02:00Mind blowing and after seeing the pictures again i...Mind blowing and after seeing the pictures again it still is mind blowing. What great art and what extreme capable architects and artists to create these Basilicas. The two bottom collages of the hunchback are fabulous. Who thinks these things up at that time??? Thank you for putting in all the time to create this memory to keep. These are our museums and we never get tired of them. IHVJ.Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.com