tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post3866019187777407345..comments2024-03-06T06:33:29.064-08:00Comments on The Ornamentalist: California Mission DecorLynne Rutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-61604483307110807652022-04-05T16:37:47.707-07:002022-04-05T16:37:47.707-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009381066397351165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-36633825790230773522012-01-08T13:45:04.041-08:002012-01-08T13:45:04.041-08:00Hi Pascal, I too find the ornament exotic, but the...Hi Pascal, I too find the ornament exotic, but the placement of it very familiar. I think the designs were influenced by the native artists and the locally available pigments. And where indeed would art be without patrons? The Catholic Church understood the value of a beautiful space. at least, they used to.Lynne Rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-50492963000120377152012-01-08T13:43:49.916-08:002012-01-08T13:43:49.916-08:00hi Ann, we are constantly reminded here that Calif...hi Ann, we are constantly reminded here that California has a very different history than the rest of the US, being part of Mexico and before that Spain, and before that, wild untouched native American land. English as a language (or culture) was not common here until relatively recently.Lynne Rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-21289334984333351312012-01-08T10:20:58.135-08:002012-01-08T10:20:58.135-08:00I love that. A little exotic to a european eye but...I love that. A little exotic to a european eye but also familiar in a way. What would be the art of painting without the catholics ?? :)PA74https://www.blogger.com/profile/04342796008081342481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-64118110403042664232012-01-02T16:56:34.023-08:002012-01-02T16:56:34.023-08:00Great pics, Lynne! I find it ever so inspiring to ...Great pics, Lynne! I find it ever so inspiring to see photos of original art, done by passionate folks. We don't have anything like the West coast missions here in Ohio, so seeing these is a visual treat for me for sure.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04922270492303539101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-8211372972090619422011-12-31T12:52:50.705-08:002011-12-31T12:52:50.705-08:00Joan, thanks so much for visiting my blog and shar...Joan, thanks so much for visiting my blog and sharing that link! I have noticed more restoration happening and was consulted about the painted ornament at the Royal Presidio Chapel myself (although I wasn't available at the right time) and hope to visit it now that it's finished. There is a nice article about that restoration mentioning Dr Mendoza here: http://www.traditional-building.com/Previous-Issues-10/DecemberProject10Monterey.htmlLynne Rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-48531892436094962842011-12-31T12:52:12.147-08:002011-12-31T12:52:12.147-08:00Mark, there may actually be a correlation- in my e...Mark, there may actually be a correlation- in my experience no decor in a church is without some symbolic connection. HCH I am glad you enjoyed this, imagine how calming being in the space is!Lynne Rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-23069370557528510532011-12-31T11:29:10.812-08:002011-12-31T11:29:10.812-08:00Beautiful photos, Lynne. Dr. Mendoza and his archa...Beautiful photos, Lynne. Dr. Mendoza and his archaeology students at CSU Monterey Bay have worked at a number of missions along the Central Coast. That work was featured in the university's magazine in 2010. See it here: <br /><br />http://news.csumb.edu/sites/default/files/65/igx_migrate/files/2810CSUMBMagazineSpringSummer2010-lores.pdf<br /><br />JoanJoan Weinerhttp://csumb.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-41943389438324676032011-12-31T10:46:26.782-08:002011-12-31T10:46:26.782-08:00Hi Lynne,
I contacted you a while ago about using...Hi Lynne,<br /> I contacted you a while ago about using some of your lover's eyes photos and have since loved following your blog. I can't tell you how much I love this post. After the insanity of the holiday season, to sit and study the beautiful,simple use of color and form, in the peaceful sanctuary of the missions, literally slowed my heart rate down. Ahhh... I may just sit here and stare at the images for another hour....if I can do so without my family finding me and someone calling out "Mom, where's the ....(fill in the blank)??!!!" Thank you, thank you and best wishes for the new year.Hill Country House Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-13621654377768157782011-12-30T17:41:57.670-08:002011-12-30T17:41:57.670-08:00Hi, Lynne — I'm so glad you had your camera wi...Hi, Lynne — I'm so glad you had your camera with you! I'm really taken with the beams of the Soledad chapel. Somehow they remind me of the classic gradated angel wings. Have a happy, healthy new year.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-33951316792064073752011-12-30T14:13:48.473-08:002011-12-30T14:13:48.473-08:00thanks for visiting, Karena and Annie!thanks for visiting, Karena and Annie!Lynne Rutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861049506323014982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-13317633996053791812011-12-30T11:29:32.306-08:002011-12-30T11:29:32.306-08:00Thanks for these terrific pics.. I didn't know...Thanks for these terrific pics.. I didn't know how beautify these early Spanish churches are - really inspiring colour, texture and pattern!Annie Sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959054298478198325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7565391737422896914.post-52310416916050429812011-12-30T05:59:09.753-08:002011-12-30T05:59:09.753-08:00Hi Lynne,
I have been in several of the Californi...Hi Lynne,<br /><br />I have been in several of the California Missions; this one is truly special!<br /><br />The ornamental painting is superb!<br /><br />Wishing you and yours all the best in 2012<br /><br />Xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com