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Sphere Within Sphere..........
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Uploaded: 11/19/07 7:59 PM GMT
Sphere Within Sphere..........
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....the golden orb which is in the centre of the courtyard of Pigan at the Vatican Museums I have done some research and now you will know what it is all about: This bronze sculpture is called Sphere Within Sphere (Sfera Con Sfera) and it measures four meters in diameter. It was created by artist Arnaldo Pomodoro in 1990 for the Vatican Museums. Pomodoro's speciality is the casting of gigantic columns and/or globes. In this magnificent sculpture, the fractured surface of the outer sphere reveals a very complex inner sphere that represents the harsh difficulties that the modern world finds itself in at the end of the second millennium.
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.corngrowth
11/19/07 8:11 PM GMT
Thought at first sight that it was a symbol of something else, but I don't know. Interesting image Patti which made me that curious that I will search now where it really stands for. Thanks for this very nice post. Regards, Cornelius
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
Please do Cornelius because I could not find enough information - now you are saving me work! lol! :)
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Nice image and I'm sure enjoying your wonderful trip Patti!
Sandi♥
Sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
dunno what it is, maybe a giant musical box ;o)
anyway it's a great capture!
anyway it's a great capture!
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
I have now added some information about the orb. :) thank you Cornelius for prompting me to do some more research.
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
Interesting story, Pattie ... and a really vivid capture.
Actually, I think that cracked orb is really a humongous alien cyborg in the process of hatching.
Actually, I think that cracked orb is really a humongous alien cyborg in the process of hatching.
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ya'aa'tey
That is either something straight out of Dali or a PacMan with teeth. What a fabulous sculpture I'm so glad you noticed this and gave us a glimpse!
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"Whatever you're interested in, go for it. You can only find your voice if you're not intimidated by doing stuff that's been done before." Alec Soth
Great capture, narrative and presentation.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Go on...ya know ya wanna!!
Just go over and giv'er a BIG 'ol push!!
8~P
That's an interesting work of art and nice take of it P-girl!! Sweet info on it too!!
Just go over and giv'er a BIG 'ol push!!
8~P
That's an interesting work of art and nice take of it P-girl!! Sweet info on it too!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
Just gorgeous! Not much more to say about it. Excellent find! :)
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Life is the pits sometimes, but God and your friends are always there to help you through it.
What a fabulous scupture! I love it and it represents well what you explained. Thank you Patti for this info and this beautiful and unique capture. :)
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Great shot of this wonderful work Patti - and thanks for the informative narratives on this tour :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Very cool Patti! I've gotta admit though, I was thinking along the same lines as Tecumseh up there. What kind of hellish mechanical beast must be getting ready to burst forth from that weird alien egg? =P
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Good post Patti. I didn't see this one in the 60's. Now I know why. 90's.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Nice shot Patti. I remember this. Didn't get a shot of it though. Thanks for sharing.
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Why not visit my Gallery.
Saw that you did some more reseach Patti. Feel 'guilty' myself for giving you more work, so send me the bill, lol. Appreciate your effort very much. Thanks a lot for the new information and education. Regards, Cornelius
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
Super...that's one of the coolest Bowling Balls I have ever seen.
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God created the heavens and the earth...if He removed all He created what would be left?
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David Beckham comes to mind?? (Nickname!) ..
Fine work and thanks for the info too...seems an odd choice for a holy place eh!
Fine work and thanks for the info too...seems an odd choice for a holy place eh!
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!*
OwdBob'sGallery
Interest piece of artwork. Thanks for showing it to use in this fine photograph.
Russ
Russ
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Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
A very interesting shot Patti. The contrast between the gleaming novelty of the globe and the old decorated wall behind it is beautifully depicted.
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I much appreciate all the comments I receive about my images, but please excuse me if I don't always reply. My interest in Caedes is exceeding my time available!
Interesting art work. For some reason it makes me think of an egg, the birth of a new era perhaps :-). Great shot!
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SEFA
Very interesting sculpture Patti...can see it is cut away to inner part of it...that is nice building behind it also...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Great sculpture! I love sphere sculptures so this is a great one for me!
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Very beautiful sculpture and excellent shot
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
Allright, although the sculpture looks great, and speaks for itselve after your explainment, i just hate to see money wasted by any church. Since there is still so much to be taken care of in this world of ours, i wonder why any church would spend such vasts amounts of money leading to nothing helpfull, or aid to the less...
I have never understood that ..
I have never understood that ..
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I like this golden ball and of course the reflections you captured here - the chain is a little problem and maybe the reason, why this image does not have the cow index, it deserves.
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Very good shot. About the sculpture: there's one similar of the same artist, in front the Italian Foreign Office, in Piazza della Farnesina.
Very well done indeed.
Ed.
Very well done indeed.
Ed.
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