Monday, December 5, 2011

We took a field trip into Assisi today-BEAUTIFUL! The weather could have been better, but for part of the day it created a nice fog, perfect for taking pictures.  We started out at a church that contained St. Francis's original  smaller church, including St. Claire's relic, which was a lock of her hair.  This is important becuase she cut her hair in order to stay away from her family and her arranged marriage; it symbolizes her devotion to God.  We then went into Assisi to see Giotto's frescos.  Rossella gave us a lecture, explaining the importance of these works, in that they are the first attempt at three-dimensional perspective.

While walking around the church, it was very interesting to think about being the first to do anything.  I don't believe I have invented anything, although after seeing these works, it makes me want to try.  Looking at them, they appear somewhat childish and amateur, so it is surprising that they were ever looked at as innovative.


The rest of the day, the weather was terribly rainy, so Ashley, Jase, Ben, and I caffe hopped.  I drank three cappuccino, which may have helped induce my motion sickness on the bus ride back.

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