The two obvious elements of what make this typical sight of Antigua Guatemala are the Acatenango volcano and the cupola. The less obvious, yet as important is the gorgeous light we often have in Antigua Guatemala at the margins of the day. I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did making it!
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cúpulas for cupolas or domes.
Here we have the typical elements that you find on the roof-tops of Antigua Guatemala such as Spanish tiles, cupola, texture, and colorful walls. What I like about this picture is the repetition that occurs in it the rhythm of the different colors, how about you?
This is the rear end of San Francisco El Grande Church as you walk south, following the Stations of the cross. As a matter of fact the cupola and roof-top details are part of one of the Stations of the cross.Basically, the route for the Stations of the Cross goes from the San Francisco El … Read more
Always remember to look up, down, left and right. You’ll never know what you will by simple change of perspective.
Here are a few questions for you to respond. As always, the answers are in the archives. This cupola belongs to what church? What are those figures dogs or lions? What’s the name of the hill in the background? From where was this picture taken? What kind of baroque architecture is this?
Steve Jobs said: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. I agree with him. What about you?
The cúpulas (cupolas) has to be among the most distinctive architectonic elements of the Casa Antigüeña. Originally design as chimney for the kitchen or to provide light and air to a room, nowadays the cúpulas are mainly decorative pieces. The cupolas break the otherwise flat rooftop line of the La Antigua Guatemala. Don’t you want … Read more
