09 August, 2009

Wieskirche - Shapes

The Wieskirche (or "church of the meadow'), in open country near Fussen and Oberammergau in southern Bavaria, has an undistinguished exterior. Inside is a miracle of light and color and swirling all encompassing decorative motifs, giving the visitor coming through the door an extraordinary feeling of welcome and joy.

- - A world history of art By Hugh Honour, John Fleming

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