a very old street again . used to be called gate's street because of the old gate for entering the old town .
if the rope street is the most special , republic's is the most important street in brasov . the coolest , most crowded , most expensive , most lively . it's a pedestrian only street (the pavement was changed last year) full of shops , cafes and restaurants with some beautiful and interesting buildings , unfortunately some of them dying for a renovation . in the summer when all the cafes and restaurants have alfrescos in the middle of the street it's amazing with all the umbrellas and colors . but now , with all the christmas lights , it's also perfect for a promenade
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what a very nice decoration!
I am impressed with all these outdoor decorations! They are truly beauty to behold.
The more you show of your city the more I love it. Seems like everything is decorated.
Very picturesque. I love the warm color of the light.
--steve buser
New Orleans Daily Photo
Nice street Lightings. Was it snowing? I could see snow around?
Alex
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It looks wet as if it has been raining.
this is one of Romania's biggest problems: some wonderful buildings are left in decay...
I like the crowds walking on the pavement in this winter scene. I can see in your description how it would also be a nice summer walk and area for cafes, restaurants and shops. About your comment on my blog, please forgive its a little long--the critique of commercialism and material consumption is reflected by the artist in how she portrays her figures, they all wear expensive brand name clothing, but she paints them in a very light, shallow manner, she's equating shallow=material consumption. However, contemporary China has a strong commercial Western influence, and in that way has developed a commercial vision--the affluent younger generation all pursue name brands and expensive cars etc. All said, I love her art.Please forgive, I also have only so much understanding of the art and give you a brief outline here.
Hi Ro, I prefer the curvilinear decorations of stars in the first photograph, but all are nice, in your recent post.
But, I comment here so to continue as you requested.
I understand your perspective, you are looking at the art from the opposite, or reverse, angle, yes? That instead of the artist creating an image that reflects a critique of commercialism, that instead her work is reflecting that she has been influenced by commercialism. Is that correct?
But, the use of the cartoon-style--and by the word, cartoon, I don't imply insult, but only style--(specificially it has some similarities with Japanese anime), seems to go beyond only an influence of commercialism upon her work. It seems to imply a kind of fantasy image created by the artist, suggesting that this commercial vision is a kind of fantasy.Which seems a critique of the reality of commercialism.
If you enlarge the photo, for example, I don't know if you can see it in the photo, but the eyes of the figures are relatively expressionless, suggesting little self-reflection, the figures are somewhat robotic, which would seem to be intentionally created by the artist, that appears to question, or critique, an acceptance of commercialism. That they have accepted commercialism in a somewhat robotic way with little reflection. Which seems to be a critque of commercialism. We can continue as you like, let me know.I appreciate the dialogue with you.
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