Thursday, May 30, 2013

Wieskirche - an amazing church! UNESCO Heritge Site





 Wieskirche






This Baroque church is considered one of the best examples of Rococo art.  I'm personally not sure what to make of it. I don't have art history so have to leave that part to artists.  I tend to prefer churches that are simple and somewhat plain in design.  I can't imagine praying in this church.  I wonder how it relates to the theology of the time  and how the church contributed to people's concept of God and their individual theologies.

The church is dedicated to "The Scourged Savior"  see the churches web site for much more information-
http://www.wieskirche.de/eframset.htm





Inside the church






the Pulpit




This Icon hanging frm the altar puzzled me


The wood carving is amazing

Not a harpsichord - not sure what it is -  small pipe organ front

back of small organ



    Pictures of Ceiling





And outside

There were about 5 of these stalls or shops on the road from the parking lot

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