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Tag Archives: Bernini
David and Goliath. . . . .Ted Talks
This is the baroque masterpiece of David by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini at the moment of release of his sling shot in the Villa Borghese in Roma. The sculpture is chiseled from marble. Notice the detail in the face, legs, arms … Continue reading
Posted in Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Bernini, Bible, blogging, David and Goliath, Florence, good over evil, Italy, Michelangelo, Middle East, Old Testament, Roma, sculpture, Villa Borghese, war
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Castel Sant’ Angelo
From Google Public Domain If you asked my son today, many years after our times in Roma with groups of students, he would tell you that the Castel was and is his favorite site. He has a picture or … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, Bernini, Castile Saint Angelo, fortress for the pope, Hadrian, history, Roman builders, Rome, secret passage, Tiber River
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Two Italian Davids
Sunday seems like a good day for a Biblical, art history lesson. David, the shepherd boy, later crowned king, was armed only with a slingshot when he met, and slayed the horrible huge Philistine giant, Goliath. It has been the … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged architecture, art, Bernini, Bible, David, Florence, history, Michelangelo, Rome, sculpture
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