Monochrome Weekend: Ceiling Detail
This is the center of the ceiling of a tunnel leading into (or out of, depending on one's perspective) the Law Quad at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I am always in awe of the craftsmanship that went into old stone buildings. To pay this much attention to detail on the ceiling of a TUNNEL? Amazing! The buildings in the quad are almost exactly 100 years old. I wonder how many stonemasons are left that can carve like this?
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That is a heavy ceiling.
ReplyDeleteThe carving is very much 'arts and crafts' of that time while our medieval ones would be more 'christian' in subject matter. Thank heavens we still have some people who can do this, witness the rebuilding at Windsor Castle after the big fire some years ago.
ReplyDeleteIt's like seeing the back of well made furniture ... or the seams inside jackets.
ReplyDeleteLucy
Perfect symmetry.
ReplyDeleteWell lucky for you for looking up and capturing that beautiful design! I love the details of old architecture, there is so much detail and texture. Nice conversion to b/w!
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