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To: presidio9

“The colours which make the uniform so attractive are the traditional Medici blue, red and yellow, set off nicely by the white of the collar and gloves. The blue and yellow bands give a sense of lightness as they move over the red doublet and breeches. The Guard’s every-day uniform is completely blue. With the passing centuries there have been a few minor changes, but on the whole the original dress has been maintained. It is commonly thought that the uniform was designed by Michelangelo, but it would seem rather that he had nothing to do with it. However, Raffaello certainly did influence its development, as he indeed influenced fashion in general in Italy in the Renaissance, through his painting.”


29 posted on 05/05/2009 3:06:16 PM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Typical "Rightwing Extremist")
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To: Beelzebubba

It is commonly thought that the uniform was designed by Michelangelo, but it would seem rather that he had nothing to do with it.

He designed the building they're standing in front of, as well as the most famous sculpture inside. I'd say that's enough.

35 posted on 05/05/2009 3:10:01 PM PDT by presidio9 (Nationalizing the banks is not a solution from the Democrat Party. It is the Objective -Rush)
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