The inhabitants of Rome are not happy with the monument to Pope John Paul II

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The inhabitants of Rome are not happy with the monument to Pope John Paul II
Residents of Rome expressed displeasure over the recently installed on the forecourt of the statue,
depicting Pope John Paul II.
Daily newspaper «La Repubblica» opinion quoted an elderly resident of the Italian capital: "We do not want the statue looked like a tin can." Criticized the new article, more like "guard booth, and Milanese edition« Corriere della Sera ».
In particular, the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano said that the statue height of 5 meters is quite different to the actual prototype, calling it "a bomb with a gaping hole in it," said Sedmitsa.RU
Moreover, the passers-by comparing a round head of the statue with similar images of Benito Mussolini. In response, the Italian sculptor Oliviero Rinaldi said he was disappointed that his artistic vision was not understood, and expressed regret that people do not understand his intention. He assures me he wanted to show no resemblance, and reflect the attitude of John Paul II to the people and the world.
"I have not tried to pass similar - my work aims to show the position of the head and body, as well as in the folds of the mantle of openness to the world the Pope" - the sculptor said in an interview published by the newspaper La Repubblica.
It is noted that the statue portrays the pope in the fold of the mantle, which is on three sides by falling to the ground, leaving the front of a closed space like a tent. "This is an ideal refuge for the homeless in winter", - said one of the opponents of the statue.
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And what they think about the merits of the monument Dear forum? ...

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Us-tin, a very small picture - not really see

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Unfortunately, the pictures are not so much ....
But a report on TV was very interesting ...

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Сообщение от Us-tin

But the reportage on TV was very interesting ...

Here is a small reportazhik with the opening (Italian site):

http://roma.corriere.it/roma/notizie...78907569.shtml


I think that Fellini would rate as a monument, and its opening >

[Kaffsky]

Сообщение от Us-tin

​​The inhabitants of Rome are not happy with the monument to Pope John Paul II:

 «It is an ideal refuge for the homeless in winter " , - said one of the opponents statue .


And what they think about the merits of the monument Dear forum ? ...

Apparently, the Italian sculptor was inspired by Cover of the Blessed Virgin , and he meaning of the great holiday cover:

" Remember us in your prayers , Lady Virgin Mother of God,
      
   is covered by us honest its cover , and deliver us from of all evil and evil afflictions ..."


 Taking off from his head omophorion , Mother spread it over all present ....

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Kaffsky, I think this type of Misericordia.
Here is the following:


Here you can posmotret.http: //katolikforum.ru /index.php? Act=Print & client = printer & f = 30 & t = 746 I guess, it is assumed that people would go back to him - under the shadow of his cloak.

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Сообщение от Sim

Probably, it is assumed that people would go back to him - under the shadow of his cloak.

Assumed.
And this is what scared the people of Rome, who suggested that such a wide-open welcoming cloak become a haven for the homeless.

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Members, well, so it's intended use - it would be only too pleased.

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Act as a shelter for the homeless, maybe, but to become a tavern for the homeless ...
doubtful.

[Konstantin]

Сообщение от passers-1648211

, but to become a tavern for the homeless ...
questionable

Same like to write and even picked up the artwork, but became disgusted and decided against it.