A devise presented as art.
No, it was not an already existing device that was placed here as a relic, as in an exhibition, as sometimes happens with already used planes or tanks. This is a brand new device, a brand new monument, a brand new installation from 2005, which nowadays even looks a little strange.
But I'm especially attracted to these devices. You know all those important buildings from the past, from the distant past, that had sundials on them - castles, churches and administrative buildings. Then you know all those important buildings, which later, with the development of technology, put on mechanical clocks on their towers.
I know that there is great psychological and practical significance in this, and architects know best why this is so.
It's not just because these buildings want to remind people of the most important thing - that time is the only master of this world.
That time passes and it is the only constant, the only sure thing in this constantly and rapidly changing world.
If so, these buildings could simply bear a symbol of death to remind people in an even more direct way that time is running out, they are mortal, and their time on this earth is limited.
Or by placing a master's representative on authoritarian buildings, people inside wanted to show their authority and proof of their authorization to exercise that authority?
But have you seen anyone worship this greatest lord, Cronus, today?
On the other hand, sundials are the most 'harmless' clocks. Nothing ticks in them, nothing is reported in an intrusive way like mechanical clocks, nothing flows like in hourglasses. That is why they are the most pleasant, the strangest in their simplicity, but also the most beautiful in their simplicity clocks.
Don't you think so?
Happy #ArtSunday to you all!
Soul's Detour is a project started by me years ago when I had a blog about historical and not so popular tourist destinations in Eastern Belgium, West Germany and Luxembourg. Nowadays, this blog no longer exists, but I'm still here - passionate about architecture, art and mysteries and eager to share my discoveries and point of view with you. |
