Saturday, November 1, 2014

Carrara Marble being Harvested

Have you ever wondered about the marble that is the base for sculptures, such as Michelanglo's  David and the Pietas?

While we won't be visiting Carrara during the Study Abroad Program, we will see lots of marble statues, altars, floors, countertops, and other things made from the world famous marble.


Here's a short video too show how marble is harvested these days. 


Imagine what it might have been in the 1500s!

https://www.nowness.com/story/artist-yuri-ancarani-il-capo



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