In occasione del cinquecentenario della scomparsa di Leonardo da Vinci, la citta’ di Jesolo gli ha dedicato una serie di statue di sabbia. Sicuramente un omaggio dovuto, vista l’incredibile produzione ed ecletticita’ del genio vinciano.
Cito le parole di uno degli artisti: “Senza dubbio, Leonardo fu il profeta di una rivoluzione tecnologica che si e’ riflettuta sul mondo moderno. Nello spazio di pochi anni ha inventato: il paracadute, lo sci d’acqua, la bicicletta, la fotocopiatrice, il caarro armato, la mitragliatrice, il proiettore, la sega elettrica, il cannone per bombe a grappolo e tanto altro ancora…” . (Ilya Filimontsev – artista russo).
Accanto alle sculture c’erano le dovute didascalie, fra le quali e’ stato utile leggere alcune informazioni, ad esempio sull’elemento sabbia:
Benche’ la sabbia appaia la stessa ovunque, e’ invece presente in diverse forme sul nostro pianeta e il suo luogo di origine ne determina l’uso piu’ appropriato. La sabbia puo’ essere di origine biologica o minerale. I granelli di sabbia organica sono composti da minuscole particelle di coralli, conchiglie e fossili; questo tipo di sabbia si trova soprattutto nelle aree caratterizzate dalla presenza di acqua salata. La sabbia minerale, che deriva dalla roccia, e’ composta di frammenti di minerali e pietre ed e’ originaria delle zone montane, come le Alpi. Le differenze fra i due tipi di sabbia si vedono chiaramente al microscopio. La sabbia di Jesolo e’ di origine dolomitica e possiede granelli di grandezza straordinariamente uniforme.
Leonardo 500.
In 2019 the world commemorated 500 years after Leonardo Da Vinci‘s death. The municipality of Jesolo, a seaside town quite close to Venice, honoured his genius through an exibition of sand sculptures. It was nice to see them and remember this incredibly talented man.
I’ll quote the words of one of the artists involved: “Doubtlessly, Leonardo was the prophet of a technological revolution which shaped our modern world. In a few years he invented: the parachute, the waterski, the bicycle, the copy machine, the tank, the machine-gun, the projector, the electric saw, the cannon for cluster bombs and even more…”. (Ilya Filimontsev – Russian artist).
Besides the sculptures, though, it was interesting to read information about sand itself:
Sand looks the same everywhere, however it is present in different forms on our planet and its place of origin determines its appropriate use. Sand can have a biological or a mineral origin. Grains of organic sand are made of minuscule particles of corals, fossils or shellfish. This type of sand can be found in areas characterized by salt waters. Mineral sand is made of pieces of minerals and rocks originating from mountain areas, such as the Alps. These differences are clearly visible by microscope. The sand at Jesolo is of dolomitic origin and its grains have a uniform compact size.
****
.
Linked to: Tom’s Foto Tune. WATW. My Corner of the World.
The sand sculptures are amazing! So was Leonardo. In Uffizi the room of his works was totally blownup – I hardly saw anything.
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Sand sculptures are so fascinating!!
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Hello,
What an awesome sand sculpture, just beautiful! Enjoy your day, have a great week ahead!
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you Eileen. The same to you!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Yes, they are amazing. Thanks for your visit!
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
I believe you… 🙂 Thanks for your visit, Riitta!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
…Leonardo da Vinci was a true renaissance man, how could he be so creative in so many fields? These sculptures are amazing! Thanks Luisella for sharing these treasures, I hope that you are enjoying your week.
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you Tom, for hosting. I wish a great week to you too!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
WOW! The sand sculptures are incredible!
Happy Wednesday!
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you very much, Veronica, for your kind appreciation! Happy Wednesday to you too!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
The sand sculptures are the work of some talented artists and a good way to mark the important 500 anniversary of Leonardo in such a creative way.
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thanks, Linda. I have your same opinion. It was so nice to watch these artworks done with fine talent. I hope you are having good weather!…
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Cool!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
He was an amazing artist, scientist, and inventor – way before his time. – Margy
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you Margy for your kind appreciation. Have a nice day!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Wow, such a talented man in so many fields, This is a lovely tribute to him.
I’m glad to see you at ‘My Corner of the World’ this week!
My Corner of the World
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you very much, Betty. Have a nice day!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Beautiful
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you.
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Gostei bastante destes trabalhos.
Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Thank you very much!
"Mi piace""Mi piace"
Pensare alla sabbia come “briciole” di minerali, conchiglie ecc la rende un elemento delizioso! Quasi una polvere magica.
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona
Si…e pensa Il tempo impiegato per formarsi… ciao Anna!
"Mi piace"Piace a 1 persona