#aedicula

[donnodubus]

The Reims Stela (Autel de Reims) is one of the more impressive and complete survivals of Cernunnos iconography.

Because the weathered stone is so dull, I've always wanted to see it restored to its former polychromy glory — so I experimented with some digital colorization!

[arjuna-vallabha]

Graeco-Punic funerary aedicula from the 2nd century BCE with Greek funerary banquet motiff and Punic symbols such as the Tanit sign and Caduceus on the columns from Lilybaeum, Sicily

[charlesreeza]

In the vestibule of the Cathedral of Syracuse, Sicily

Photo by Charles Reeza

[viagginterstellari]

Small shrine - Matera, 2021

[careful-disorder]

Aedicula containing a painted Athena and Agathodaemon

[pikasus-artenews]

ALEJANDRO CESARCO. Three Books on Memory

Tre note a piè di pagina di un testo mai scritto dell’artista uruguaiano Alejandro Cesarco in mostra alla Galleria Cortese di Albisola

[whencyclopedia]

Populonia

Populonia (Etruscan name: Pupluna or Fufluna), located on the western coast of Italy, was an important Etruscan town which flourished between the 7th and 2nd century BCE. Rich in metal deposits and so noted for its production of pig iron, it has become known as the 'Pittsburgh of antiquity;' the town was a successful trading port, able to mint its own coinage. 7th and 5th century BCE tombs survive at the site, including large tumuli and square stone aediculae set in rows.

Early Settlement

The earliest archaeological evidence of settlement are the cemeteries belonging to the Villanovan culture (1000-750 BCE), a precursor of the Etruscans. The settlement of Populonia benefitted from its location on the coast where it could act as a trading centre between incoming goods shipped by sea from the wider Mediterranean and export the minerals mined from the interior of Etruria. There were also long-standing trade relations with Sardinia. With its own port in the only Etrurian natural harbour (the Gulf of Baratti), Populonia was the only Etruscan town to be constructed directly on the coast. The Etruscan name for the town - Fufluna - is derived from the Etruscan god of wine Fufluns, and this may indicate viticulture was an early source of wealth. More certain is that Populonia became prosperous based on its production of bronze, using copper and tin deposits found in the nearby hills.

Even more important than all its other resources put together, Populonia was particularly noted as a smelting centre for iron coming from Elba. The island had exhausted its supply of wood needed for charcoal used in the smelting process and so was forced to send iron ore across to the mainland for treatment. It is interesting to note that archaeology has shown that the Populonians did not make the same mistake of mass deforestation. Analysis of charcoal remains at the town show that it typically came from trees which were 20 years old, suggesting there was some forest management and trees were cut on a rotation basis. Iron would bring great wealth to Populonia's ruling class, and as historian J. Heurgon points out, it would make the city as famous in antiquity as Pittsburgh was in the 20th century CE for its steel.

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[venustapolis]

Wall painting on black ground - Aedicula with small landscape, from the imperial villa at Boscotrecase (1st century B.C.)

[atotaltaitaitale]

Porte des Lilas:

Saint-Fargeau:

Pelleport:

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Monday Metro… Porte des Lilas (District 20 - Line 3bis & 11 - Exit 1 avenue Gambetta), Saint-Fargeau (District 20 - Line 3bis - Only one Exit) & Pelleport (District 20 - Line 3bis - Only one Exit)

I was going to post those 3 stations separately but they are identical in the form of an original aedicula with bas-reliefs and earthenware decoration, designed in 1922 by Charles Plumet. Because of the great depth of the platforms, it has a pair of elevators surrounded by a series of fixed stairs. The same model of kiosk, specific to line 3 bis, is only found at those three surrounding stations: Porte des Lilas, Saint-Fargeau & Pelleport.

[lannashanen]

Glosario N° 9 (Historia II)

•https://www.wordreference.com/definicion/heterodoxia

•https://estudyando.com/aedicula-definicion-arte-y-arquitectura/

•https://definicion.de/pinaculo/

[steliosagapitos]

          ~ “Relief of triplicate Hekate. Three female figures framed in aedicula, with high poloi on their heads, dressed in chiton and peplos, holding torches in their hands. Marble Hadrian classicism, now in the Kinský Palace of Prague in Czechia.” ~

[charlesreeza]

Here a niche, there a niche, everywhere a niche - Syracuse, Sicily

The Roman/Latin term for these is aedicula (singular) or aediculae (plural). They could be household shrines, tabernacles within temples and churches, or part of the decorative architecture of buildings. They can be seen on the walls and corners of buildings all over Europe, usually with a statue or image of a saint.

Photos by Charles Reeza

[betulpeker]

Competition, proposal for museumizing the Roman ruin in Curinga, Italy

I. The Turkish Bath (Le Bain turc) Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

II. III. IV. V. drawings and visualizations by Jakub Dračka and Betül Peker, 2024

The thermal baths of Acconia di Curinga is a  harmonious blend of preservation, innovation, and sensory experience. The structure’s form, when viewed from above, is a testament to the rational grid inspired by the surrounding tree orchards. This grid, mirroring the hypocaust heating system, has been ingeniously translated into a new orchard of red-brown concrete columns, each proportioned differently to mimic the diversity of trees. The ruins themselves are encapsulated beneath an offset roof that not only casts shadows but also echoes the original structure’s shape. A wall, following the roof’s outline, gracefully crawls on the ground, reinforcing the historical silhouette. Roman-inspired windows perforate the roof strategically, allowing natural light to illuminate the interiors. These windows are not mere openings, they serve as architectural elements, transforming each space according to its historical function.

The immersive journey through the structure is facilitated by a path crafted from prefabricated steel, providing a lightweight contrast to the robust brick walls. Positioned close to the walls, it encourages visitors to engage their senses by touching and smelling the ancient materials. The scent of flowers and herbs planted within the small rooms and the garden further enriches the sensory experience. Orange and lemon trees, along with fragrant herbs like rosemary, creates an olfactory landscape. Thermae becomes a sensorial orchestra, playing with the elements of sound, light, darkness, silence, warmth, cold, and water. The frigidarium, filled with water and featuring a large window, exudes a cold and open ambiance. The gymnasium, with its open roof perforation, invites contemplation under the sky. In contrast, calidaria and tepidaria are intimate, dark spaces where small chimney-like windows distribute a subdued light. Aediculas, designed as a contemporary art gallery, adding a modern touch to the historical site. For those who prefer an external perspective, a strategically placed bench offers a shaded vantage point. The architectural design transcends mere visual aesthetics, aiming to engage visitors on a multisensory level, fostering a profound connection between the past and the present.

[careful-disorder]

Penry Williams, The Shrine

[pikasus-artenews]

CLARISSA BALDASSARRI. exposure value

Clarissa Baldassarri si interroga sulla manipolazione delle immagini, i meccanismi di presentazione dell’arte contemporanea e la ricezione delle opere d’arte

[ashotasfireandasdeepastheocean1]

Architectural Design of the Library, facade roof

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Statue of Arete ( virtue of excellence; living up to one's potential)

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The Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Selçuk/Turkey

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The Library of Celsus is considered an architectural marvel and is one of the only remaining examples of 'great libraries of the ancient world' located in the Roman Empire.

It was the third-largest library in the Greco-Roman world behind only those of Alexandria and Pergamum, believed to have held around 12,000 scrolls.

Celsus is buried in a crypt beneath the library in a decorated marble sarcophagus. The interior measured roughly 180 square metres (2,000 square feet).

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The library is built on a platform, with nine steps the width of the building leading up to three front entrances. These are surmounted by large windows, which may have been fitted with glass or latticework.

Plan of the Library of Celsus

Flanking the entrances are four pairs of Composite columns elevated on pedestals. A set of Corinthian columns stands directly above. The columns on the lower level frame four aediculae containing statues of female personifications of virtues: 

Sophia (wisdom), Episteme (knowledge), 

Ennoia (intelligence), and Arete (excellence).

The four statues of the female virtues are not originals, but were replaced with four random female statues. These virtues allude to the dual purpose of the structure, built to function as both a library and a mausoleum; their presence both implies that the man for whom it was built exemplified these four virtues, and that the visitor may cultivate these virtues in him or herself by taking advantage of the library's holdings.

This type of façade with inset frames and niches for statues is similar to that of the skene found in ancient Greek theatres and is thus characterized as "scenographic".

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...ancient history ♡

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