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"dlm" <me### [at] address invalid> schreef in bericht
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> Thomas,
> I'm curious about this fascinating scene...
> lateen rigged caravel
> collosal greco/roman pillars
> traditional chinese laborer's hat
> Where? When?
>
He he!! Yes... all that is true. This is an a-historic mixture of elements
from different cultures and different times.
- The ship in the background is, I believe, a fairly recent (perhaps 19th
century) Mediterranean ship;
- The ships at the quay are ancient Greek merchant ships. The model is based
on the one found at Kyrenia (Cyprus).
- Pillars: This is a reconstruction of the Greek temple of Apollo at Dydima
(Turkey). In fact it is in a state it never was in reality, as the
construction was never finished after a last earthquake destroyed part of
the work.
- Chinese hat: yes, or rather: a variation upon the chinese hat;
- one could add: clothings that reminds of the mythical Middle East of
Haroun Al Rachid;
...So.... it is a story, a myth, a dream... whatever you want... :-)
Still, I feel it important that the elements seem to go together, and blend
into a credible scene.
Thomas
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