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Friezes with festoons and bucranes. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Friezes with festoons and bucranes. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Friezes with festoons and bucranes. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Frieze Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. d.C
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© Alinari Archives, Florence
Acanthus Aquatic Cetaceans Dolphin Festoonroman Art Herbaceous Lotus Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This print showcases the exquisite "Friezes with festoons and bucranes" found in the Lateran Museum, Rome. Today, this remarkable piece of Roman art can be admired at the Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum) within the Vatican Museums, Vatican City. The photograph, taken around 1890, beautifully captures the intricate details of these friezes that date back to the 1st century AD. The composition features various elements including oxen, terrestrial mammals, vertebrates such as dolphins and cetaceans. These animals are adorned with acanthus leaves and surrounded by herbaceous plants like lotus flowers. This combination of terrestrial and aquatic vegetal elements creates a harmonious blend in this ancient artwork. The craftsmanship displayed in these friezes is a testament to the skill and creativity of Roman artists from centuries ago. Each detail has been meticulously carved into stone or plaster to create an awe-inspiring visual narrative. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are transported back in time to witness a glimpse of Europe's ancient civilization. It serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage and allows us to appreciate the artistic achievements of those who came before us. Anderson's expert photography brings out every nuance and texture present in this extraordinary artwork. Through his lens, we can truly appreciate its beauty while also acknowledging its historical significance. This print not only preserves an important piece of history but also invites us to explore and marvel at the wonders held within museums like Gregoriano Profano Museum. It reminds us that art has no boundaries or limitations – it transcends time and place for generations to come.
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