Castel Del Monte Painting By Asbjorn Lonvig

Year:

Medium:

Acrylic Painting

Size - (USA):

139 W x 201 H x 0 D (cm)

Size - (metric):

54.7 W x 79.1 H x 0.0 D (inches)

Theme:

Abstract

Edition:

5

Artwork ID:

96583

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Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:

Part of "The Modern Rome Exclusive Selection". Inspired from the legends about Castel del Monte in Puglia, Italy and from the the mathematics and the astronomy behind this unique building. To construct the shape of the outer and inner wall: Draw 4 rectangles according to the golden ratio. The shorter side is multiplied by 1.618 and you have the length of the longer side. Arrange the rectangles crosswise rotating each 45 degrees. The walls are the two octagons. In 1996 Castel del Monte was included into the world heritage protected by UNESCO.

Artwork Keywords:   Original Painting

Materials:   Acrylic Paintings