Rood screen, Carhampton
I've been editing a whole load of photographs from the main church-crawl that I did when on holiday in Somerset a few weeks ago - but life and its distractions have slowed me down. So here's just a taste of some of the interesting works of art that I saw when I was out and about in some of our greatest hidden art galleries here in the UK - our parish churches. Please be patient with me, and I'll have more to show you over the weekend.
That intense blue so often shows up in sacred places... or to ward off evil in ordinary places. I think it is a very special color to many cultures.
More, please! (She says with a touch of impatience!)
Really there is no great rush, but I do adore your photos.
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | Friday, November 06, 2009 at 23:09
Looking forward to seeing more, Roz. I'm intrigued by the pattern behind the old cross. I can't make out what it is at all.
Posted by: annie | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 00:01
Annie, The pattern behind the cross is the system of beams and braces supporting the roof.
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | Monday, November 09, 2009 at 00:42
I will be back to see more, thanks.
Posted by: Gracie | Monday, November 09, 2009 at 09:30
Hello,
I've just discovered your blog doing an Internet search with the tag "perfect English cottage". It reminds me of my summer holiday spent in Somerset.
Anyway, your comments are very interesting; well done !
I'll read you again.
Lewerentz
Posted by: lewerentz | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 08:19
Striking colors, I don't know why (since I know little of rood screens) but I always think of the screens a plain wood or maybe gilded wood.
Darla
Posted by: Darla | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 18:57