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Campanile di Santa Maria del fiore, Firenze
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MICHELANGELO, Buonarroti Battle of the Centaurs, 1492
Centaurs were fantastic beings, half man, and half horse. The upper parts of their bodies were human, while rear parts were those of a horse. They were brutal and behaved like beasts, lived in mountains and forests, and ate raw flesh. Two of the centaurs, Chiron and Pholus, were of different origin, and consequently of different habits and behavior. Chiron and Pholus were hospitable, charitable and loved their fellows, shunning violence. (Olga's Gallery)
Enkolpion, Byzantine Cameo of an Archangel, probably 14th century
An enkolpion is a devotional pendant or medallion meant to be worn around the neck.
Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image; contrast with intaglio, which has a negative image. There are two main materials for Cameo carving; Shells or Agate (called a Hardstone cameo).
PISANO, Nino Thespis' car (Theater) 1336-43
PISANO, Nino Thespis' car (Theater) 1336-43. Relief of the Giotto's Belltower in Florence, Italy.
Thespis of Icaria is claimed to be the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor in a play. (Wikipedia)
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