Thursday, June 30, 2011

ROM Carvings


These beautiful carvings are found along Queen's Park on the east wing of the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) which was opened in 1933 as an addition to the original 1914 building. This side of the building features many carvings, statues, and gargoyles that reflect the collection inside and is in complete contrast to the controversial 2007 "Crystal" addition by Daniel Libeskind. Click the museum label below for other shots of the building.
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10 comments:

  1. LúciaJune 30, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Every time I visit you blog I have an art/architecture class!
    These carvings are wonderful!!!

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  2. Montreal Photo DailyJune 30, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Lucia is dead on because I feel the same way.
    Wish you a happy day RedPat. :)

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  3. Leif HagenJune 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    The stained glass windows, the carvings, the architectural details - oh my!

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  4. Paul in Powell RiverJune 30, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Nice shot Red! I remember going to the ROM as a kid, many,many years ago.

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  5. Regina KJune 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Details like these are one of my favorite things.

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  6. RandyJune 30, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    That is amazing!

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  7. JackJune 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    The carvings are pretty interesting. I'll bet the museum has a guide to what each represents.

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  8. LindaJuly 1, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    The carvings are very much in the style of that epoch. I like the clean flowing lines.

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  9. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    So many details and I like them all!

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  10. MoJuly 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love all the detail in buildings like this

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