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| Very interesting C, we forget what the purpose of these things are and it's good to be reminded. (The link doesn't show the article!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystone_(architecture) This keystone tells a story for sure, the main subject is obvious. The figures surrounding I think are angels to carry Jesus to heaven.. more on angels.. http://www.johnsnotes.com/Doangelscarryustoheaven.htm A view on angels.. http://www.realarmorofgod.com/angels.html Would that be the crown of thorns around the circumference? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_of_Thorns The two symbols either side, to the left looks like a flower? To the right a man's face with hair representing a quarter moon? I think the answer lies in the darkness which fell at the time of crucifixion, it was time of the Feast of Passover which was held when the moon was full, but a darkness fell as if there was an eclipse of the sun by the moon. http://www.easyenglish.info/bible-study/jesus-life/crucifixi... The flower represents a swift passage from life to death.. but also "Many cultures connect flowers with birth, with the return of spring after winter, with life after death" with the belief that Jesus would return to earth. http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Fi-Go/Flowers-in-Mythology.h... Wiki article.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion_of_Jesus So interesting to try to interpret how people's beliefs are depicted in architecture. |
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