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Oldest Altarpiece Restored to Former Glory
The Scotsman ^
| May 18, 2005
| John-Paul Ford Rojas
Posted on 05/19/2005 10:02:32 AM PDT by siunevada
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posted on
05/19/2005 10:02:32 AM PDT
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siunevada
To: siunevada
It was fortunate to have survived the Reformation, when churches and monasteries were desecrated following the break with the Roman Catholic Church.Yup. The Reformation destroyed thousands of priceless artworks.
Glad to hear this one survived.
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posted on
05/19/2005 10:59:10 AM PDT
by
wideawake
(God bless our brave troops and their Commander-in-Chief)
To: wideawake
The Reformation destroyed thousands of priceless artworks.I'm reading A Short History of Byzantium. Iconoclasm seems to be an ongoing thread in Christianity.
Now that we're Modern 21st Century Americans we don't even bother creating the art for our churches. So much more efficient than having to destroy it in some later century.
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posted on
05/19/2005 11:11:10 AM PDT
by
siunevada
To: siunevada
Now that we're Modern 21st Century Americans we don't even bother creating the art for our churches Very, very sad. I go to Spain a lot - now THOSE were churches!
Interestingly enough, the Spanish government (raving Socialists) is suppressing the university major in art history at state universities. There is some suspicion that it is because this brings students into contact with - gasp! - European history and Christian art, and also because the government resents this art, which is one of the attractive things about the Church. Can't have that, can we.
That said, the above altarpiece is really magnificent. It reminds me a bit of the famous Rublev Trinity, for some reason.
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posted on
05/19/2005 11:16:48 AM PDT
by
livius
To: siunevada
Iconoclasm seems to be an ongoing thread in Christianity.Holy John Damascene considered Islam the ultimate expression of Christian iconoclasm.
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posted on
05/19/2005 11:19:23 AM PDT
by
wideawake
(God bless our brave troops and their Commander-in-Chief)
To: siunevada
Neglected for centuries, Englands oldest altarpiece has been restored to its former glory and today goes on display in the National Gallery.
Wouldda been nice if they could have found an altar for it.
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posted on
05/19/2005 11:26:09 AM PDT
by
te lucis
("There is no such thing as a right to practice a false religion." -Bp. Richard Williamson)
To: te lucis
Restoration work on the piece, which is to return to Westminster Abbey later this year, was supported by the Getty Foundation and the Heritage Lottery Fund. FYI.
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posted on
05/19/2005 11:27:35 AM PDT
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: livius
In both art pieces the figures curve together as though forming a chalice.
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posted on
05/19/2005 8:07:52 PM PDT
by
lightman
(The Office of the Keys should be exercised as some ministry needs to be exorcised.)
To: lightman
That is true. The line is the same. Thanks for posting the icon.
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posted on
05/20/2005 5:56:48 AM PDT
by
livius
To: livius
Interestingly enough, the Spanish government (raving Socialists) is suppressing the university major in art history at state universities.
Where did you read that?
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posted on
05/20/2005 6:38:28 AM PDT
by
Pyro7480
("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." - Tolkien)
To: Pyro7480
In the Spanish press. It's quite a contentious subject in Spain. Originally, they were also planning on eliminating the major in Spanish, but there was so much opposition to that that they gave up.
Oddly enough, art historians actually have jobs in Spain, because they are hired to work at the many historical and artistic sites that are a big part of Spain's tourist draw. Even the EU said that there was no justification for eliminating the art history major. Theoretically, these majors are being eliminated to bring Spain into line with uniform EU university standards, but the Socialists are taking advantage of the occasion to attack things they've never liked anyway (such as the Spanish language and the whole concept of Spain, which is under heavy attack by Zapatero right now).
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posted on
05/20/2005 6:48:41 AM PDT
by
livius
To: livius
If you could find a link, that would be greatly appreciated. I know someone who would be highly interested in that development.
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05/20/2005 6:53:20 AM PDT
by
Pyro7480
("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." - Tolkien)
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To: Republicanprofessor; NYer; Calpernia; Salvation
Neglected for centuries, Englands oldest altarpiece has been restored to its former glory and today goes on display in the National Gallery. The painting illustrates Christ's miracles, His nature as Saviour of the World, and Saint Peter's witness to Him.
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posted on
05/20/2005 8:16:59 AM PDT
by
Liz
(A society of sheep must, in time, beget a government of wolves. Bertrand de Jouvenal)
To: siunevada; american colleen; Lady In Blue; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; ...
Just beautiful! Thanks for posting the article and image.
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posted on
05/20/2005 9:32:27 AM PDT
by
NYer
("Love without truth is blind; Truth without love is empty." - Pope Benedict XVI)
To: siunevada
It is wonderful that they were able to restore this. It is a shame that so many similar pieces were destroyed, but that just makes the surviving ones more treasured.
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posted on
05/20/2005 9:43:55 AM PDT
by
wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: sionnsar
Ping. Restoration of the oldest surviving alterpiece in England.
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posted on
05/20/2005 9:45:24 AM PDT
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wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: SunkenCiv
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posted on
05/20/2005 9:47:27 AM PDT
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wagglebee
("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
To: lightman
Beautiful...and very provocative comment about chalice imagery! Makes me want to study 'religious' art even more.
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posted on
05/20/2005 9:51:24 AM PDT
by
hummingbird
("If it wasn't for the insomnia, I could have gotten some sleep!")
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05/20/2005 10:06:59 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
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