@@BookTalkToday I was lucky enough to be in Rome for the first time a few months ago. Before leaving, I read AGD's 'Caravaggio:Sacred and Profane' for the second time and carried it around with me searching out every Caravaggio I could find. It has been a treat to see both of the interviews you've had with him.
I couldn't listen to all of that. But do hope you talked about when Michelangelo was asked by the board, "What are your qualifications", to which the said applicant asked for a piece of chalk, and on a large table drew a large circle, into which he placed a dot in the centre of the drawn circle; then replied, "That is my qualification". They all came out from their chairs, looked at the rendered circle, and called for some calipers. One of the men placed one point of the calipers on the centre dot, put the other point on the line of the circle then proceeded to trace the said line...it traced the said line perfectly, with not the slightest deviation. The board was very impressed and taken aback. I don't know what was said after that, or how long their decision took, but I would say it was inside ten seconds when the No: 1 son said, "Your hired"!
Wet nurse in Settignano, not Cararra..... Wrong: Pontormo's San Lorenzo frescos were destroyed for unorthodox religious connotations around 1738, not by fire. Check your facts.
I went to Rome and Florence inspired by his programme on the BBC.. I was not disappointed.. It was mesmerising..
His programmes on BBC are amazing. I would love to visit Florence
@@BookTalkToday I was lucky enough to be in Rome for the first time a few months ago. Before leaving, I read AGD's 'Caravaggio:Sacred and Profane' for the second time and carried it around with me searching out every Caravaggio I could find. It has been a treat to see both of the interviews you've had with him.
A wonderful talk.
I couldn't listen to all of that. But do hope you talked about when Michelangelo was asked by the board, "What are your qualifications", to which the said applicant asked for a piece of chalk, and on a large table drew a large circle, into which he placed a dot in the centre of the drawn circle; then replied, "That is my qualification". They all came out from their chairs, looked at the rendered circle, and called for some calipers.
One of the men placed one point of the calipers on the centre dot, put the other point on the line of the circle then proceeded to trace the said line...it traced the said line perfectly, with not the slightest deviation.
The board was very impressed and taken aback.
I don't know what was said after that, or how long their decision took, but I would say it was inside ten seconds when the No: 1 son said, "Your hired"!
Take good care of your health !
Very interesting. Also, it's Book of *Revelation, singular
Wet nurse in Settignano, not Cararra.....
Wrong: Pontormo's San Lorenzo frescos were destroyed for unorthodox religious connotations around 1738, not by fire. Check your facts.
Adam has to be worthy of touch...!