I love the idea of a competition for artists and architects. I know it is still done in modern times though you don't hear about it much unless it's something of national importance like the Viet Nam War Memorial or Daniel Libeskind's building which is to replace the World Trade Center.
Vietnam War Memorial arial view
Rendering of Libeskind's "Freedom Tower "I wanted to see the other 12 of the 14 sculptures commissioned to fill the niches at Orsanmichele. I found this website where you can see them all: http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/orsanmichele.html
The sculptures of many of the saints are remeniscent of sculptures of the gods of Greek and Roman mythology. The size and shape of their bodies and faces reflect the ideal man or woman (in the one female example, St. Mary.) in the minds of time. Still, the faces of the saints appear highly individualistic. Each one has his or her own personality.
Beautiful photos, I dont think I have ever seen the arial view of the war memorial,its larger from the air then it looks like from the ground, it is a beautiful work of art that has sadness attached to it. We happened to be in Florence and at the museums, sadly planning wasnt good as they are all closed on Mondays, the day we were there !
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