tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post7458634897204001360..comments2024-03-26T16:11:44.515-04:00Comments on All Things Ruffnerian, a Design Blog and More: Pompeii No.56: The TympanumMark D. Ruffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-35546767648064476022015-07-14T13:50:43.684-04:002015-07-14T13:50:43.684-04:00Thanks, Loi! The room is almost complete. (I hope ...Thanks, Loi! The room is almost complete. (I hope you're enjoying the coolness in Maine.)Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-75725573134905524502015-07-14T10:12:21.533-04:002015-07-14T10:12:21.533-04:00Very handsome! What a stately entry to your kitche...Very handsome! What a stately entry to your kitchen. CheersWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-39410923359519293382015-07-01T10:57:02.712-04:002015-07-01T10:57:02.712-04:00Hello, Columist,
I think Jim would agree that the...Hello, Columist,<br /><br />I think Jim would agree that the corner decoration is called an "akroterium," though it's a term I had to look up. I'd love to put such decorations up on my house, but images of a leaky roof come to mind!<br /><br />I'm sure the markets are driving many people crazy. Countries that encourage their citizens to retire in their 50s are asking for trouble, and my understanding of Greece is that nonpayment of taxes is the norm.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-19515104272420254162015-07-01T07:53:13.852-04:002015-07-01T07:53:13.852-04:00Topically the Greek parliament building has someth...Topically the Greek parliament building has something like an akroter on its tympanum, and then two akroter-type decorations on either end. (Not sure of the correct term, but no doubt our Taiwanese friend will oblige.)<br /><br />In any event, all of it a bit more solid than the economy, and indeed the word of its leaders, all of which is driving the markets (and me!) crazy. columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-62937460392430739902015-06-30T17:29:33.048-04:002015-06-30T17:29:33.048-04:00Thank you, Yvette. :o) You're right, a Pompe...Thank you, Yvette. :o) You're right, a Pompeian kitchen is not too far-fetched, in fact mine is currently painted a Pompeian yellow-orange. I haven't shown it because enamel stoves and gleaming refridgerators of course break the ancient mood. But now that you've mentioned it, I promise to include a (very abbreviated) view from the kitchen in a future posting.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-74185066005299271212015-06-30T17:15:46.804-04:002015-06-30T17:15:46.804-04:00Love this, Mark. Me thinks you may have to continu...Love this, Mark. Me thinks you may have to continue on into the kitchen. A Pompeiian kitchen? Not too far-fetched. :) Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-85031236367116490172015-06-27T12:45:08.114-04:002015-06-27T12:45:08.114-04:00Hello, Jim,
It's always good to hear from you...Hello, Jim,<br /><br />It's always good to hear from you, the international traveler. When I read your own postings, I often think of my short stay in Taipei. I traveled there with my mother as a teenager, and caught the attention of a man who turned out to be the Treasurer of Taipei, a gentleman who had gotten a degree in the United States. He served as our host for the rest of the afternoon and treated us to dinner. It's a memory of very kind hospitality, and a lasting memory of Taipei itself.<br /><br />I'm glad you like the revised tympanum. A small house like my own can use additional dignity and importance!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-87733531907213436402015-06-27T12:22:30.066-04:002015-06-27T12:22:30.066-04:00Hello Mark, Your tympanum painting looks great a...Hello Mark, Your tympanum painting looks great and makes a great bridge to the adjacent sections of the design. I prefer your second version with its more open look. The doorway was already impressive, and this new element truly adds to its dignity and importance.<br />--Jim<br /><br />PS-Sorry for the late response; I was en route to Ohio and am just now getting reconnected.<br />Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-65016756998317777452015-06-23T15:36:46.987-04:002015-06-23T15:36:46.987-04:00Dear Gina,
Thank you for liking the akroter. As I...Dear Gina,<br /><br />Thank you for liking the akroter. As I researched akroters in art reference books and on the Web, I discovered a huge variance in designs, with some being much more naturalistic. I'm glad my commentors encouraged me to decorate to tympanum!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-76657845744300395242015-06-23T14:28:44.782-04:002015-06-23T14:28:44.782-04:00Dear Mark, Yes that is exactly what the space abov...Dear Mark, Yes that is exactly what the space above the door needed. An Akroter. Not just any Akroter but one which you designed so brilliantly. It looks fantastic. It looks complete and harmonious with the rest.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-61889702133665208942015-06-22T19:57:01.849-04:002015-06-22T19:57:01.849-04:00Hi, Stefan,
Thanks for properly identifying that ...Hi, Stefan,<br /><br />Thanks for properly identifying that pattern as Ercolano; I've just revised the credit line. There's a neoclassic china pattern by Spode, and I'd love to own any one piece of it —I think it's called Spode Greek.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-21793325140488621852015-06-22T15:44:07.627-04:002015-06-22T15:44:07.627-04:00That Ginori Ercolano pattern is one of my favorite...That Ginori Ercolano pattern is one of my favorites - great motivation. I have a small individual sized teapot in that pattern and I just love it - classical but fun at the same time. Staying away from the Victorian influence sounds wise. It's looking great!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-89850514646382430662015-06-22T14:57:04.398-04:002015-06-22T14:57:04.398-04:00Hello, Karena,
I'm so glad you like the chang...Hello, Karena,<br /><br />I'm so glad you like the change! As you can see by the last photograph, I am working to make all areas of the mural that represent carving to be consistent in colors of grays and browns, and one other base color that Sherwin Williams has named "Sand Dollar."Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-40327585608544873132015-06-22T10:08:22.025-04:002015-06-22T10:08:22.025-04:00Mark the change in the pediment with the additiona...Mark the change in the pediment with the additional tympanum makes all the difference. What an amazing entryway to your kitchen indeed!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.com