Church Model Exhibition
THE MALTA INDEPENDENT ONLINE
February 28, 2011
MALTA -- This year marks the 25th anniversary from the foundation of the Ghaqda Dilettanti Mudelli ta’ Knejjes and it will be once again organising its annual exhibition at St Francis Hall, Melita Street, Valletta during the first two weeks of Lent. Over a hundred members are presenting their exhibits, which vary from church models to statues and other items associated with religious folklore. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional popular art not necessarily artistic in the professional sense of the word but a reflection of art by lay people who try to do their best to imitate the artistic patrimony of our churches. The models are made from different materials such as wood, papier-mâché, used matchsticks and even Maltese limestone. Other related items include such as statuettes, model altars and small chandeliers. [link]
February 28, 2011
MALTA -- This year marks the 25th anniversary from the foundation of the Ghaqda Dilettanti Mudelli ta’ Knejjes and it will be once again organising its annual exhibition at St Francis Hall, Melita Street, Valletta during the first two weeks of Lent. Over a hundred members are presenting their exhibits, which vary from church models to statues and other items associated with religious folklore. The exhibition is a showcase of traditional popular art not necessarily artistic in the professional sense of the word but a reflection of art by lay people who try to do their best to imitate the artistic patrimony of our churches. The models are made from different materials such as wood, papier-mâché, used matchsticks and even Maltese limestone. Other related items include such as statuettes, model altars and small chandeliers. [link]
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