We strolled up to the Accademia at 7pm but the line to get in was HUGE so we decided to kill a half hour and come back. When we returned around 45 minutes later we were convinced that the whole museum had closed because there wasn't a single person in the line. Surprisingly though they were still open so we waltzed in happy (Free AND no line - score!).
Now... There are only 4 art pieces in the world that I have seen that truly astound and captivate me. The David is one of them. I mean, there are definitely a lot of fantastic pieces of art out there, but my favorites are not just beautiful or thought provoking. They are breathtaking, goosebump-causing, inspiring, masterpieces of pure genius... well... at least to me they are. :)
Anyway, I figure'd I would say that to display how much I love this piece of sculpture. It's hard to believe that it's a piece of stone. I'm almost expecting it to turn and look in the other direction. Michelangelo's attention to the tiniest detail on such an immense sculpture is astonishing. It's perfect in many ways. And best of all I love the expression on his face. It's like you can see the intellectual wheels turning in his head. He's conjured up the will and determination and now he just has to act. I think it's so above and beyond other sculptures (well, all but one).
After we had viewed the David for a while we found our seats for a live classical music concert that they hold inside the museum for free on Tuesday nights. The acoustics inside there were amazing. They turned the lights down and four classical musicians filled the room up with beuatiful music. That's when Valentina and I started making out like we were at the back of a movie theatre- JUST kidding, that didn't happen-hahaha I crack myself up. Although in my book that would've been pretty cool! Just checking to see if you were paying attention. Anyway- we take a train to Cinque Terre tomorrow morning. Should be fun! Aw man, Valentina might edit this in the morning. haha- ciao
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Too funny! You almost had me. The David is supposed to amazing in person. My Dad tells me it was the best sculpture he ever saw with his own eyes!
Glad to be reading and experienceing your wonderful experiences from afar!
Ian - I actually have some insight about the amazing look on David's face. I once read in a book that the thought that Michelangelo was trying to convey through David's expression was, "does this pose make my butt look big?" Really! It's true! Go back and take a second look and just say that phrase in your mind as you look at his face. I swear it will give you goosebumps.
Anyway - - I am really happy for you guys. Please try not to strain yourselves too much! haha
P.S. Are you not posting my comments? I had previously made a comment but I guess it didn't make the cut. (It was actually probably user error.) You better post this one, though!!!
- - -Hugs & kisses from the Lees
You guys better be enjoying some qt together! :-)
I am so envious of you two, but your blog makes me feel like I am right there beside you. And I agree with a previous comment, you two are absolutely glowing in your pics.
Can't wait to tune in to the latest adventure...Valen-I am so proud of you. It actually sounds like you are relaxing!
Love and miss you guys!
Liz
omg Mary, I was actually fooled into thinking you were going to say something serious... LOL! I totally should've seen that coming a mile away but I didn't which made it funnier.
Kevin, You know I'm not sure why it's better in person but I think it has to do with the proportions. It seems that in pictures, the head and other parts seem disproportionately big or small. But when seen from below in person, the statue looks perfectly realistic. Has your dad seen the Pieta in Rome? That one is the best I've seen but the David is a very close 2nd.
Ian - not sure if my Dad has seen the Pieta, I will have to ask him on Thursday when I see him!
Be well
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