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St. Francis of Assisi


St. Francis of Assisi
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Copyright: Tsilla Nahari (tnahari) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 468 W: 17 N: 796] (3916)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-09
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Exposure: f/4, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-25 7:24
Viewed: 249
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The church of St. Francis of Assisi rises up today in the place where the Saint had chosen to be buried, in the area of Assisi which was famous in the Middle Ages as the "hill of hell", or better the place that, at that time, was used for public executions.
The building site of the basilica of St. Francis of Assisi was opened in 1228 upon the desire of Pope Gregorio IX (Gregory IXth) and thanks to the activity of friar Elia, vicar of the Order chosen by St. Francis himself.
Only two years were needed to complete the architectonic structure of the inferior Basilica of Assisi and only other six to inaugurate the superior Basilica of St. Francis. The actual aspect is however the result of various interventions among which it is good to remember the realization of the belfry with rises (1239), the building of a portico in front of the inferior Basilica ('400) and a vestibule in stone still for the portal of the inferior Basilica (1445), the elimination of the rises of the belfry (1518).
The building is composed of two churches, one above the other.The upper church is of Gothic aspect,luminous and slender; the lower one, however, which one enters passing through a Gothic portal of the 13th century, is low and austere.
Here, the interior composed of one nave with transept, contains the extraordinary allegorical frecsoes" by Giotto, the "Madonna with Angels and St. Francis" and the "Five Saints" by Simone Martini, the "Episodes of the Life and the Passion of Christ", the "Madonna and Saints" and the "Stigmata of St. Francis" by Lorenzetti.
Other works by Simone Martini and Giotto are to be found respectively in the first chapel to the right with the "Life of Saint Martin" and in the third with "Saints and Stories of the Madonna".
In 1818, after the excavations under the altar, were brought back to light and after careful examination officially recognized, the remains of the Saint; only two years later, by order of Pope Pio IX, the building of the crypt was launched in neoclassical stile in the inferior Basilica. The actual aspect is however the result of a work of simplification that took place around 1920.
The upper church composed of only one nave with apsis and fine windows of the 13th century contains the frescoes of the cycle "The life of Saint" by Giotto, with the "Stories of the Old and the New Testaments" by the school of Cimabue, and in the transept, in the cross vault and in the apsis frescoes by the same Cimabue dating back to 1277 in addition to works of other maestro such as Cavallini and Torriti.

In September 1997, Assisi suffered grave damage due to an earthquake which destroyed numerous Umbrian and Marchigiani areas. The face of the Basilica Superiore della Chiesa di San Francesco (the High Cathedral of the Church of S. Francis) partially collapsed, also causing human victims. Many works of art were damaged. Apart from the Cathedral of San Francesco, the Cathedral of San Ruffino, the Church of San Giorgio, Santa Maria Maggiore and the Abbey of San Pietro also suffered damage. Restoration work began immediately and today, many of those damaged buildings have been restored, where possible, to their original state.

photo taken from Rocca Maggiore
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Great ariel type shot Tsilla.
Excellent placement of the structure in the frame.
Wonderful details surrounding the church.
A little hazy but still a really good shot.
Well done.
- Vincent

Tsilla,
Very nice scenic view of this church. The detail in the church and other structures is really good. I like the composition of the shot.
Regards,
Kevin

Bonjour Tsilla,
Quelle belle architecture que l'église de Saint- François d'Assise!
Dominant joliment cette vaste campagne!
Bien vu Tsilla
Amicalement Odile

merhaba dear tsilla
excelent interesting church and composition.wonderful lovely roofs and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Tsilla Hi:
Wonderfully beautful presentation. The POV, all the colors and composition is impressive. Excellent educational note, as well.
Congratulations
Very Well Done
Larry
USA
TFS!

Hoi Tsilla,
Great POV in this photo !! superb architecture of this church.
I also like the colors and depth in this image. Good job done.
greetings,
Joop!

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3362 W: 86 N: 2730] (18045)
  • [2008-06-25 14:06]

Beautiful view from your pov. Tsilla.
Lovely landscape.
Viva Italia.
Best regards from Jan

Hi Tsilla.
Excellent perspective an composition.
Especially on a place background..
Well done.TFS
Greetings.
H.Ayhan
:)

Hi Tsilla, splendid view of superb architecture, great POV, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1263 W: 46 N: 1317] (6413)
  • [2008-06-28 11:34]

Had to visit this image since I have walked those steps a few years ago. I missed this vantage point however. The long lens really pulled in the country side in the BG. Particularly like the soft colors.

Dan

lovely presentation of the Basilica of St Francis and surrounding countryside. well worth the climb. T>Y> Janos

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