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Monday, December 23, 2024
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Michelangelo's 'David' encased in
bricks to prevent damage from
bombs during World War II.
The sculpture was deemed too large
to be transported out of Florence
and a decision was made to keep it
on site and come up with a method
to protect it. David, along with
Michelangelo's other sculptures in
the Accademia Gallery, were first packed in
sand bags, and then surrounded by
silo structures, made up of
meticulous brickwork.
The protection method proved to be
a success as two years later David
emerged from the war unscathed.
The measures taken to protect fine art works, that are also a country’s national heritage, were a major undertaking by museums across Europe during Ww2. Most art works were moved to secure locations, others had to be secured in place because of their weight, size or fragility. (Paris: winged Victory of Samothrace statue, Milan: The Last Supper by DaVinci, Berlin: Pergamon Altar, St Petersburg: Empire vases of the Czars) -Rj
The museums had the time, unfortunately for the Jewish families who owned many works of fine art, their time had run out. So many pieces confiscated by the Nazis from the many condemned to death in the concentration camps. It's amazing that almost 85 years later, some of the missing artwork is being located and returned to the heirs of the original owners. A fitting gesture of righting a wrong.
Uh-Mazing!!! Another bright spot in history that is news to me. At first I thought it was some kind of art exhibit, but I didn't get it. A big shout out posthumously to the bricklayers and others who accomplished this monumental task and saved these invaluable contributions to the art world and our appreciation for them. Thank you very much, Ricky, for bringing this to light.
The measures taken to protect fine art works, that are also a country’s national heritage, were a major undertaking by museums across Europe during Ww2.
ReplyDeleteMost art works were moved to secure locations, others had to be secured in place because of their weight, size or fragility. (Paris: winged Victory of Samothrace statue, Milan: The Last Supper by DaVinci, Berlin: Pergamon Altar, St Petersburg: Empire vases of the Czars)
-Rj
The museums had the time, unfortunately for the Jewish families who owned many works of fine art, their time had run out. So many pieces confiscated by the Nazis from the many condemned to death in the concentration camps. It's amazing that almost 85 years later, some of the missing artwork is being located and returned to the heirs of the original owners. A fitting gesture of righting a wrong.
DeleteNever knew this story. Fascinating.
ReplyDeleteUh-Mazing!!! Another bright spot in history that is news to me. At first I thought it was some kind of art exhibit, but I didn't get it. A big shout out posthumously to the bricklayers and others who accomplished this monumental task and saved these invaluable contributions to the art world and our appreciation for them. Thank you very much, Ricky, for bringing this to light.
ReplyDeleteMilleson - You are very welcome. I hadn't known about it either.
DeleteAlways great to learn something new about something old. Have a great Holiday Rick and Love.
ReplyDeleteSean - Thank you and same to you!
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