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Roman Theater in Palmyra, Syria
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Roman Theater in Palmyra, Syria
Looking at the scenae frons (stage backdrop) to the ancient Roman Theatre in Palmyra. The scenae frons (stage backdrop) is in excellent condition and is extremely elaborate and belongs to a style of Roman architecture called the eastern-baroque.In the foreground is the sweeping elegant curve of the theatres semi circular stone seating. Although now there are only 13 rows of seats in the auditorium, originally there would have been around 30.Palmyra an oasis in the Syrian Desert, north-east of Damascus. Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. From the 1st to the 2nd century, the art and architecture of Palmyra, standing at the crossroads of several civilisations, married Greco-Roman techniques with local traditions and Persian influences. The ruined city was discovered by European travellers in the 17th and 18th centuries, contributing greatly to the subsequent revival of classical architectural styles and urban design in the West
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Joe & Clair Carnegie / Libyan Soup
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Abandoned Amphitheater Architectural Column Auditorium Bleachers Empty Homs Music Festival Palmyra Syria Roman Stage Performance Space Stage Theater Syria Syrian Culture Tadmur Syria Theatrical Performance Stone Material
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This print captures the awe-inspiring Roman Theater in Palmyra, Syria. The focus is on the magnificent scenae frons, the elaborate stage backdrop that showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of eastern-baroque Roman architecture. Its excellent condition transports us back to a time when this theater was a bustling cultural hub. In the foreground, we are drawn to the sweeping elegance of the semi-circular stone seating, which once accommodated around 30 rows but now only holds 13. Despite its partial ruins, this ancient auditorium still emanates grandeur and echoes with whispers of past performances. Palmyra itself is an oasis nestled in the Syrian Desert, northeast of Damascus. This remarkable city was once a thriving center of culture and art during its golden age from the 1st to 2nd century AD. It served as a melting pot where Greco-Roman techniques merged harmoniously with local traditions and Persian influences. The rediscovery of Palmyra's monumental ruins by European travelers in later centuries had a profound impact on Western architectural styles and urban design revival. Joe & Clair Carnegie's lens has beautifully captured not just a historical artifact but also an emblematic symbol representing our fascination with ancient civilizations' artistic legacy. This stunning print from Fine Art Storehouse allows us to appreciate both the intricate details of Palmyra's theater and its significance in shaping our understanding and appreciation for classical architecture today.
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