Marble is one of the most diversely used materials. It has the strength to be used as a building material, and yet some of the most intricate sculptures ever carved are made from this stone.
The Geology
It is a metamorphic rock. If you’ve forgotten your seventh grade Earth Science lessons, this means that it is created by the transformation of existing rocks. In this case, dolomite and limestone, are morphed via recrystallization into marble. The swirled patters that are so desirable in this rock are the result of impurities like clay, sand, and iron oxides in the original limestone. The white marble typically seen in sculptures comes from the metamorphism of impurity free limestone.
The Uses
Construction marble is generally a metamorphism of calcite or dolomite. It is a sturdy, durable material, perfect for adding elegance to your home. And if you are looking for tables and countertops made from marble, Naples FL has plenty of them. It is hard not to talk about the beautiful stone without talking about the artist who turned this material into beautiful works of art which are still revered today.
The Art
The most famous may be Michelangelo of Sistine Chapel fame. He was a renaissance man of the Renaissance time period. In 1504 he completed one of the most famous statues to date, the Statue of David, a seventeen foot tall, standing male. The subject is the Biblical hero David, the one who slays Goliath. It was originally supposed to be part of a serious of statues on the Florence Cathedral, but instead the statue was placed outside of Palazzo della Signoria in a public square. Much interpretation has been made of the intense stare and relaxed pose of the body. By Michelangelo’s genius use of this medium, this sculpture has withstood the test of time both physically and culturally.
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