The paintings were featured on yesterday's Sunday Morning (CBS) show. Their restoration makes it possible to view them in their vivid original beauty. If I could go anywhere in the world, it would be to see them for myself.
I would also love to see them. Thank goodness we at least have television. the vast majority of us who could never afford to travel, or that are prevented be health concerns, can still have a chance to see these wonderful paintings and so much more...
My goodness, I'm OLD but not that old !!! LOL !!!
yes i remember it well, me and mick were very close,, Hee Hee some times i feel that way sugerlump
Was I there????? I posed for it. Haven't been able to tolerate heights since!
No I wasn;t there but are we not happy Michelangelo was there.
There is a half-size replica of the Sistine Chapel in Waterloo, Iowa, by graffiti artist Paco Rosic. It is done in spray paint, but it is very accurate. It may be within reach of some of you to go view.
There are prints for sale at the Smithsonia Institute in Washington, DC. if any of you would like to have a collection of these for your own.
Also, there is a life - size replica of the Holy Land in Washington, DC. It was built because the people here in the U.S. had no money to take a trip there. Ther are beautifully painted chapels there, and they list the artist who worked on them. I know about this place because my grandma went there in the 1950's and it is my dream when I am well enough to travel to go also. Here is a link and description:
The Franciscan Monastery at 1400 Quincy St. NE, "is one of the hidden treasures of Washington and is particularly beautiful in the spring," said Gibbs. "It contains replicas of the shrines of the Holy Land and peaceful gardens." Tours are offered Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and on Sundays at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tours are free, but donations are welcome; www.myfranciscan.org. Groups should call ahead, 202-526-6800.
Hope this helps those of us who appreciate these "gifts to the people" by men who used their God-given talents to the fullest. All are an inspiration to me to one day learn to paint.
Lady
