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Cathedral Court Painting
Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Size: 11 W x 14 H x 0.1 D in
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About The Artwork
Subject: Cattedrale di Sant'Agata, Catania, Italy Description: This painting is a depiction of the courtyard and bell tower, designed by Carmelo Sciuto Patti, at the Cattedrale di Sant'Agata in Catania, Italy. Rebuilt in the Sicilian Baroque style following the destruction of the city in the 1693 earthquake, the bell tower is unique within the city. As part of the reconstruction of the city strong urban planning regulations were put in place to minimize risk in case of future earthquakes, including disallowing freestanding bell towers of this type as they pose a threat to surrounding buildings. This rule led to the common practice of centralizing the bells below the cross at the apex of the facade. However the Cathedral used its large courtyard to mitigate the risk of a falling bell tower and its elevated civic status allowed the construction to proceed - proving that there is an exception to every rule. Process: Plein-air drawing, painted in studio.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Watercolor on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:11 W x 14 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:United States.
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Emily Handley is a Landscape Painter and Architect who explores the intersection of the built and natural environment one city at a time. Her work investigates vernacular architecture, building ornament’s relationship to local culture, flora, and fauna, and the interaction of functional buildings with their agrarian and industrial landscapes. Working primarily through Plen Air session collections focus on an Area or Structure with individual works highlighting different views and details that speak to a larger narrative. After growing up in the Pacific Northwest exploring the outdoors, her interest in architecture has led her to live and work in several cities across the world. Her work has been shown in exhibitions in Chicago and Denver. Emily has over 10 years of experience in architecture with a focus in adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and interior renovation projects. She holds a Masters and Bachelors in Architecture from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA, USA).
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