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Looking Up At The Duomo In Milan
Artist
Marc Henderson
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Milan's centerpiece is its magnificent Duomo or cathedral...the fourth-largest in Europe.
Back in the 14th century when Europe was fragmented into countless little independent states, the dukes of Milan wanted to impress their German and French counterparts. To earn their respect they built this huge and richly-ornamented cathedral.
Even though the Renaissance-style — with its domes and rounded arches — was in vogue elsewhere in Italy, conservative Milano stuck with the Gothic style. The dukes — thinking northerners would relate better to Gothic — loaded it with pointed spires and arches. And everything's made of marble.
The statues on the tips of the many spires seem so relaxed — like they're just hanging out, waiting for their big day. The fanciful gargoyles, functioning as drain spouts, are especially imaginative. The church is a good example of the flamboyant, or "flame like," overdone final stage of Gothic.
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April 4th, 2018
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