momento mori – cimitero monumentale milano
momento mori – cimitero monumentale milano – by © peter walther gartmann – art photography – art picture collection susanne minder
momento mori – cimitero monumentale milano
art photography – © by Peter Walther Gartmann
Be aware of your mortality!
Life is a moment – a second – less than a speck of dust – a small breath.
Greek temples rise here, reminiscent of ancient times, and Egyptian pyramids create a mystical atmosphere. Tall obelisks soar into the sky as powerful symbols against the transience of life. These monuments and tombs are not only artistic masterpieces, but also express the human desire to leave a lasting impression even after death.
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art book – the secret life – cimitero monuentale milano – imprint
published by: Antoinette Blanc
artworks – photography: Peter Walther Gartmann
editorship: Sabina Roth
design: Susanne Minder
copyright: © Peter Walther Gartmann
cimitero monumentale milano
Nowhere is death more beautiful than in Milan.
In this cemetery, you will find figures of Christ radiating hope and consolation, as well as sphinxes guarding the secrets of humanity. Every deceased person here seems to want to make an impression in the afterlife, whether through ornate sculptures or impressive architecture.
The works of art, some of which are over 100 years old, are rich in pathos and arouse intense emotions in their viewers. The sculptures and statues on the tombs reflect the troubled emotional world of the bereaved, as they throw themselves over the graves and gaze longingly at the heavens beyond. Here one sees grief, despair, lethargy and an ecstatic longing for the unknown, the beyond. These emotions have been carved in stone and come to life in a fascinating way.
It is a place that invites not only remembrance, but also wonder and reflection about humanity, its dreams and its quest for immortality. A visit to this cemetery is a journey through space and time and the human soul.
further pictures and artworks – by peter walther gartmann – look at susanne minder art collection
see more art photography from the series – cimitero monumentale milano – momento mori – art photography by peter walther gartmann – art + photography, switzerland – art picture collection susanne minder
look as well at art photography from the series – das verschwinden der vergangenheit – art photography by peter walther gartmann – art + photography, switzerland – art picture collection susanne minder
furthermore look at art photography from the series – basler baum-skulpturen – art photography – fotoausstellung – bürgergemeinde der stadt basel – by sabina roth – art + photography, switzerland – art picture collection susanne minder
check out as well art photography from the series – basel nachtlichter am rhein – art book – für ramstein optik – by peter walther gartmann + sabina roth – art + photography, switzerland – art picture collection susanne minder