The one I've put on there for June is The Magi Asleep, which is a nave capital from Cathédrale Saint-Lazare in Autun, France. I took a super hard art history class my sophomore year of college - Medieval architecture with Dr. Hamilton. It was probably my hardest class ever actually. There were papers all the time and I got engaged half way through the class. I loathed all the papers and the time studying for this class took away from engaged bliss, but at the same time I really did learn so much and found the subject fascinating. Medieval art is such an interesting mix of nature and religion (by that I guess I mean paganism and Christianity). This particular piece was affectionately called "3 Magi in a Taco" by my professor and it makes me chuckle still to look at it. I love how all the magi are asleep with their crowns on and how the one that the angel just touched to wake up looks kind of startled with his eyes snapped open. It really is kind of humorous and that's not something you usually find in Medieval cathedral stone reliefs! :) Well that's why I love this particular piece, hope you like it too!
7 comments:
I love that Jenni! Especially the "taco" part :)
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed learning something new. That's a great idea to start monthly. I love most depictions of angels- and this is a unique one!
I like it! Art history is so interesting.
Very interesting. I'm just reading about the day when the Persians killed all the Magi, and every year the Magi have to stay inside on that day or they'll be killed. I wonder how it is the rest of the year . . . Anywho, that was random, but there you go. Interesting taco.
I love this idea Jenni! I can't wait for future installments. I would love to get a print of the painting of the many roles of woman you showed once in a Relief Society lesson-I can't even remember the name of it-but if you know what I'm talking about-please email me about it. Thanks for sharing your interest and expertise.
Jenni, I love that you have started this little section of your blog that is just so YOU. Your love of art is simply passionate. Thanks for sharing.
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