Stucco Collection (page 71)

Madrasah courtyard with fountain in city, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes el Bali, Fes, Morocco, april

Italy, Sardinia, Castelsardo. Cafe chairs

Uruguay, Colonia Department, Colonia del Sacramento. Cafe tables

Old man working on the street
An old man (possibly Spanish) working on the street. He wears a scruffy overcoat, a beret, and his glasses on a string round his neck. He has a small wooden work bench and a box of materials

Wat Sri Sawai, Old Sukhothai, Thailand
View of Wat Sri Sawai, a small Buddhist temple with three prangs in Old Sukhothai, Thailand. There are many Hindu images and scenes here, suggesting that Sri Sawai was first a Hindu temple

Palace Minos King Stucco
Interior of the Palace : A painted stucco relief allegedly of King Minos

Craftsman at work on stucco carving, the Souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Head of the child king emerging from a lotus flower, found at the entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Dummy head of the young king, made from stuccoed and painted wood, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Silhouette of a woman with tray on her head walking past stupa entrance, Mingun Paya, near Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Figure carved in stucco decorates one of the ancient stupas, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, a site of over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, said to date back to the 12th century, Shan State

Figure on one of the ancient stupas, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, a site of over two thousand brick and laterite stupas, said to date back to the 12th century, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Stucco decorated turtle pool (Laik-kan), Thanboddhay Paya, built between 1939 and 1952 by Moehnyin Sayadaw and said to contain over half a million Buddha images, Monywa, Sagaing Division

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Stucco, a versatile and timeless art form, has been an integral part of various cultures throughout history. From the captivating Egyptian art featuring the iconic Nefertiti bust to the vibrant Minoan fresco depicting boxing kids in ancient Greece, it has left its mark on numerous masterpieces. In Egypt, stucco was used alongside limestone to create intricate sculptures and reliefs that adorned temples and tombs. The Neues Museum proudly displays the stunning Nefertiti bust, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship achieved through combining stucco with other materials. Moving westward to Greece, we find ourselves captivated by a 16th-century B. C. Minoan fresco portraying energetic children engaged in boxing. The use as a medium allowed for lifelike details and vibrant colors that have stood the test of time. Traveling further into Europe, we encounter Kellie Castle's South Room bathed in sunlight captured beautifully by oil on canvas artwork from c. 1913. Stucco walls enhance this picturesque scene while adding texture and depth to the room's ambiance. Italy's charming town of Asolo showcases nature intertwining with architectural beauty as flowers gracefully grow around windows embellished with stucco decorations. This harmonious blend exemplifies how they are seamlessly merge man-made structures with natural elements. The Chiesa di Stella Maris in Porto Cervo stands as a testament to Michele Busiri Vici's talent in using stucco to create intricate designs within religious architecture. Its grandeur is enhanced by delicate details etched onto its surface. Not limited solely to visual arts, even literature finds expression through stucco work like Koranic phrases delicately carved into walls—a testament to Islamic culture's rich artistic heritage. From Asia comes another example of exquisite craftsmanship—the hand of a seated Buddha statue made entirely from stucco material—showcasing the versatility of this art form across different continents.