by Andrea Marcuccetti
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| Compass conceived as a Sumerian Star |
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| Pointing towards East, cardianal direction for most religions |
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| East: sunrise and direction of Jerusalem |
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| 45 degrees from E : Mecca direction |
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| Zoroaster symbol: origin of all modern religions |
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| Orthodox cross towards the mainland |
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| Sanctum Sanctorum of ancient Greek temples |
Greek mythology draws its roots in ancient cultures. One of the most interesting myths is the one of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. To think about the ancient, decode it and interpret it in a contemporary way is the key in understanding Jason and the Hydra-Argonauts who with the interventions along the path stage a liturgical procession that could help the visitor rediscovering the sacred.
The various “places” encountered along the path are stimuli for reflection. Visitors are encouraged to walk the path with a stone in hand and to deposit it where they deem appropriate at this “place”. This small contribution will shape the place and keep it in constant change, as we learn from culture and history.
The Compass of the Sacred although continuously changing, provides a still point of reflection of the inner self and of other cultures and religions. It is conceived as a religious summation that welcomes and unites in a Sumerian star symbols from Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Orthodox Catholicism, as well as the Jewish direction of Jerusalem and the Islamic one for Mecca. This place of contemplation invokes the Holy of Holies of Ancient Greece.
The Compass is in use both at day and night.
About
Andrea Marcuccetti
He works as an architect and is a lecturer of Architectural Planning and Interior Design at the University Sapienza. He is completing his PhD in Sacral Space at the Department "Architettura e Progetto", Facoltà di Architettura Sapienza in Rome and in collaboration with Laboratorie T.V.E.S., Université Lille nord de France.
He is the author of the FaceTomb exhibited at the Tanexpo 2010 and has recently won the competition for the liturgical adaptation and refurbishment of the Cathedral at Acerra.
Posts of Compass:
July 10th
July 5th
July 4th
He is the author of the FaceTomb exhibited at the Tanexpo 2010 and has recently won the competition for the liturgical adaptation and refurbishment of the Cathedral at Acerra.
Posts of Compass:
July 10th
July 5th
July 4th
