La Torre - the newest shs Creation
Scenes Include Remote Controlled Christmas Music !
This Roman style Diorama depicted below is of Via della Lungara, an antique ‘Borgo’of Rome, as it stood in the Middle Ages. It is of table top size and measures 24.5" x 24.5" x 21".
The scene is a day-to-day bustle with comings and goings. Shops, homes and of course the major components of the Crèche, The Holy Family, shepherds and sheep, are all present.
A Roman classic here shown is the market scene with fresh home grown vegetables, cheeses and breads as well as a formal Grocery shop, or Pizzicheria. Caciocavallo and Scamorza cheeses are strung at the doorway beckoning to passersby. Culatello (salami) and Prosciutto are stacked on the shelves protected from the scorching Roman sun, while beneath you can glimpse fresh fish and potatoes. Along the wall a narrow stairway leads up towards the storage area on the second floor where barrels or wine and pots of legumes are stored.
The homestead adjacent to the old Roman tower is the dwelling of the blacksmith whose shop is to the side of the market. At the door step Fido, the faithful dog awaits his master, all the while chewing on his favorite bone. Inside a raging fire warms the scene with its flickering orange light. A bowl of spaghetti is on the ledge; the table is set, ready for the man of the house to have his meal. The room is furnished in detail. Notice the painting on the wall, the table and seating, the couch and the banister to protect the stairs. Below, the Blacksmith is putting the final touches to the work at hand, his little fire still lingering at his side.
There is a narrow alley called Vicolo Corto, or short street, that separates the homestead from the low lying building where the Carpenter’s shop is placed, appropriately next to the stable where the Nativity scene will evolve. Wood shavings are strewn around.
Small details such as puddles, gutters and windblown flowers will catch the viewers’ attention as will the lighting of each particular scene.
This Diorama has been constructed to include a remote controlled CD player with Christmas music. It is hand crafted and painted by Italian Artist Susan Sogaro, right here, in the Lone Star State.
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Il Borghetto This Diorama was first made in a Christmas Tree 'insert' version; it was added in between the branches of a huge Christmas tree. A second version was later created as a 'Table top', of which this is a picture. The Diorama is Roman in style, built in the Midieval setting as is the Italian tradition; hence the figurines are in European dress. Small Artistic elements render this scene rather unique. You will notice that climbing plants run along the walls, a Dove is about to fly away...to spread the good news....and many more elements which the buyers are now enjoying... Tiny lights complete this unique Diorama |
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Le Tele This Diorama is a small table top size being 20.5"x20.5"x12'. I depicts a small town Bethlehem scene. A Roman wall surrounds the scene encasing the day-today bustle. A shopkeeper sells earthenware, while a Fabric Merchant sells colored cottons to passers by. The Diorama takes its' name from the cottons, 'Tele'. Below a beggar kneels, a few coins in the plate next to her. Naturally the focal point here is the Nativity - set here in the traditional grotto. Exquisitly framed by the Resident Crafter, this Diorama is completed with lights. |
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Il Tempio This small Diorama is a walk around model; it can be viewed from all sides, hence can be used is in a Dining Room setting. It is 32"x14.5"x10" in size.
It depicts a very rich centerpiece Temple and surroundings ; by contrast a very 'poor' and humble setting for the Nativity at the opposite side of the construction.
Notice the details of the Diorama which include lighting, Roman era cobble stones with water drains, small pottery, wooden gates and doors, not to mention grass and fine sand to complete the landscaping. The figurines are tiny and delicate, in Traditional Judaic attire. All items, except the figurines and a few landscape elements, are hand made by Susan Sogaro.
Lights and a custom frame complete this unique setting.
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Aquedotto Romano This Diorama, (19"x20"x22"), built in Italy in 2006, is of traditional Roman design. It depicts the Roman Aqueduct with a small town Medieval scene next to it. It is one of the Artists favorite scenes, and was crafted especially for a Roman Architect. The scene is as it stands today in the Archeological zone of Appio Claudio in Rome.
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Tell us what you think of our works - send us your comments to: info@susansogaro.com or on our Youtube pages at: http://www.youtube.com/susansogaro |
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