tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post1653859980442398163..comments2024-03-26T16:11:44.515-04:00Comments on All Things Ruffnerian, a Design Blog and More: Pompeii No.48: The IgnudiMark D. Ruffnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-84927613610687805812017-01-12T16:27:53.683-05:002017-01-12T16:27:53.683-05:00I'm publishing your comment because I think it...I'm publishing your comment because I think it's of value, but I wish you had the courage to be something other than "Anonymous."Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-39842303262568900442017-01-10T19:18:13.677-05:002017-01-10T19:18:13.677-05:00Ignudi = plural. Ingnudo = singular.Ignudi = plural. Ingnudo = singular.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-23940629236150843592015-03-27T21:11:06.946-04:002015-03-27T21:11:06.946-04:00Hi, Theresa — It's going to look more Renaissa...Hi, Theresa — It's going to look more Renaissance than Pompeian, but it will be a good complement to the rest of the mural . . . Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-77440805309975054592015-03-27T10:43:42.107-04:002015-03-27T10:43:42.107-04:00I can't wait to see the progress on this Mark!...I can't wait to see the progress on this Mark!Theresa Cheekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429069123185290732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-71351336416571897562015-03-25T18:55:15.388-04:002015-03-25T18:55:15.388-04:00Hi, Loi,
I think you will be amused by the produc...Hi, Loi,<br /><br />I think you will be amused by the production. You'll be seeing some interesting stages.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-74416267607057940032015-03-25T16:14:17.150-04:002015-03-25T16:14:17.150-04:00I didn't know the word: Ignudi. Always wonderf...I didn't know the word: Ignudi. Always wonderful to learn at Ruffnerian School. Or should that be Atelier Ruffnerian?? Can't wait to see your rendition. CheersWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-52494205110128032642015-03-24T11:14:04.067-04:002015-03-24T11:14:04.067-04:00Thank you so much for this article from the Daily ...Thank you so much for this article from the Daily Mail. Our local paper covered the story, but without these rich photographs!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-51290899045204425702015-03-24T00:30:18.007-04:002015-03-24T00:30:18.007-04:00This article should be of interest to you:
http:/...This article should be of interest to you:<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3004498/Italy-shows-restored-Pompeii-villa-EU-deadline-looms.htmlcolumnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-36356160566073088412015-03-23T20:02:37.598-04:002015-03-23T20:02:37.598-04:00Dear Karena, I confess that the term is new to me ...Dear Karena, I confess that the term is new to me also. The Pompeii Room has taken me in many new directions! xoxoMark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-56860145259683032112015-03-23T14:11:24.135-04:002015-03-23T14:11:24.135-04:00Dear Mark, I agree with Gina and find the male fig...Dear Mark, I agree with Gina and find the male figure a beautiful site to behold! Ignudi, I like that term.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br />A New Gallery in Town!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-18592888709733533812015-03-23T11:25:09.261-04:002015-03-23T11:25:09.261-04:00Dear Gina,
It's my understanding that both Mi...Dear Gina,<br /><br />It's my understanding that both Michelangelo and Leonardo studied cadavers, and did so at quite a risk, since it was illegal.<br /><br />The mastery of Michelangelo is beyond dispute, but I have to say that Carracci's figures — both male and female — are much more appealing to the eye. Again, I think history has underrated Annibale Carracci.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-11626928865813302902015-03-23T10:17:01.653-04:002015-03-23T10:17:01.653-04:00Dear Mark,
Male nudes and why not? Was it Michel...Dear Mark, <br />Male nudes and why not? Was it Michelangelo who secretly studied cadavers so that he could become familiar with the muscle structure of each part of the human figure. It is no wonder then that he wanted to paint what he had discovered and what his talent allowed him to do. <br />I'm especially intrigued by the Ignudi (learned a new word from you) by Carracci...so perfect, hands and feet especially. Hope to see this beautiful young man somewhere in your newly inspired Renaissance setting. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-82974991941403891882015-03-23T09:12:02.289-04:002015-03-23T09:12:02.289-04:00Hello, Columnist,
Your comment reminds me that yo...Hello, Columnist,<br /><br />Your comment reminds me that you had a concern that your beautiful antique image of Mercury was getting flooded with natural light every morning. I hope that was resolved for you!<br /><br />My own thought on the profusion of male nudes within the Sistine Chapel's ceiling was that Michelangelo had the strength of character to do what he darn well pleased, and that he was going to get more male nudes in there one way or another.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-66769062609260205672015-03-23T09:05:33.685-04:002015-03-23T09:05:33.685-04:00Dear Rosemary,
I'm imagining that the ignudi ...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />I'm imagining that the ignudi of my design will add volume to the base of the mural, and give a decidedly Renaissance flair to the small wall. We'll soon see if that happens!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-82042229848585930412015-03-23T07:44:13.627-04:002015-03-23T07:44:13.627-04:00Male nudes around can only be a good thing. My C19...Male nudes around can only be a good thing. My C19th drawing of Mercury<br /><br />http://corcol.blogspot.com/2013/10/linear-and-asymmetric.html<br /><br />is much loved, and any others that are finely executed would be too. <br /><br />There was a suggestion that Michelangelo's profusion of male nudes was a nod to the predominance of homosexuality at the Vatican; plus ca change. The recent discovery of a male sauna in one of the Vatican buildings seemed to underline that. columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-89446774833036060362015-03-23T03:36:37.256-04:002015-03-23T03:36:37.256-04:00Dear Mark - I can see that the ignudi will add ext...Dear Mark - I can see that the ignudi will add extra depth and interest to the framework and look forward to seeing the results of your labour.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-2840028117632992722015-03-22T17:01:27.364-04:002015-03-22T17:01:27.364-04:00Hello, Jim,
The interesting thing about the ignud...Hello, Jim,<br /><br />The interesting thing about the ignudi is that they add an extra dimension to the framing of the primary artwork, which is invariably architectural. They are in essence leading the viewer to believe that the main fresco is two-dimensional, and that its framing is three-dimensional.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148647148793397155.post-56282726058206855892015-03-22T13:38:49.507-04:002015-03-22T13:38:49.507-04:00Hello Mark, I am looking forward to see how you w...Hello Mark, I am looking forward to see how you will portray your ignudo. They seem to be a grown-up version of putti, and lend a strength and foundation to a composition, like those old figures of Atlas holding up the earth.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com