A bunch of Italian prisoners of war created this incredible chapel out of an old mizzen hut. None of them were artists but the painting was awesome.
An amazing site. All in a corrugated old hut.
The Orkneys – The Amazing Italian Chapel.
Prague – Walking the Streets with Franz Kafka
A beautiful sunny Autumn with coloured leaves falling all around, a coffee at Kafka’s cafe, a stroll through an old city full of memories.
Prague – by the river. Weird art and wedding.
We had a wander down by the river – a weird artwork, wedding, bridges and swans.
Prague – The Cathedral – photos
While being an antitheist I do appreciate art and architecture. The church was the wealthiest institution around and employed the best. Cathedrals, mosques and temples were built to be impressive to make people believe it must be true. They were designed to create awe.
I find them magnificent.
Taiwan – sculptures, turtles and rabbits.
I think they eat the rabbits. Art takes many forms!
Buddhist Temple in Taiwan
I always find that religions buy in the best architects and artists. They want to make an impression. If the people think that it’s that impressive they have to believe. If it wasn’t true why go to so much trouble?
Temples, cathedrals and mosques are the ICBMs of religion.
I just love the art.
Lima – The cathedral
I’m not attracted to religious buildings because of religion. Being an atheist that side of things is amusing. What interests me is the architecture and art.
Religions run a power business. They compete with royalty in the game of impressing. While Kings and Queens build palaces and fortresses that are intended to intimidate religions build temples, mosques and cathedrals.
They both employ the very best artisans and artists.
It was fun to see the school kids dressed in bright coloured uniforms so that they can be easily spotted.
Australian Art
While in Oz we checked out a number of the fabulous Art Galleries.
Sydney – The waterfront park with its incredible plants, flowers and art.
We walked out through the wonderful park with all its tropical plants, trees and flowers, great sculptures and wonderful views over Sydney. A hot lazy day. A beer on a bench. A meal of tropical fish and chips from the fish market. Great company. Lots of laughs. What could be better?
The SydneyModern Art Gallery – photos
We always try to check out the art galleries. The Sydney Modern Art Gallery had some superb aboriginal art.
