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TROIA CATTEDRALE UPPER FACADE AND ROSONE NOVEMBER 2006
Link to the Magnificent Cathedrals of Puglia The Wagon Wheel Rose Windows (Rosoni) of Puglia's Cathedrals Map and summary notes on Puglia Cathedrals
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At the base of the columns, a couple more lambs (?) become fast food
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By comparison with the more formal lower facade, the upper facade is bubbling with energy and activity.
In the centre is the Rosone with its unusual and magnificent Islamic style marble screens (22 of them, called transennae) which have been dated to the period 1160 - 80.
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The "dress circle" around the rosone is alive with life, eaters and eatees. Undoubtedly it once had "meaning" but this has been lost over time, and probably a few cast shuffles on the way.
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Closer detail of the photo above. Could these be the Gemini twins, or maybe they are fish tailed sea people? What is the guy on the right eatin? What are those piggies doing lurking in another layer in the background?
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