Silk Trade of Venice Silk Trade of Venice. It covers its origins and development and evidence remaining today, of a once thriving industry and Luccan community. Silk production had already spread from China to Persia, India and Syria and came to Italy in the 11th...
Kabbalah and Francesco della Vigna Kabbalah and Francesco della Vigna. This significant church in Castello; was built according to Pythagorean Kabbalistic musical tradition. The aim was for the church to “entirely reflect the harmony of the universe”; as...
The Eye of the Triangle The Eye of the Triangle. Symbolises in Christian temples; the Trinity and God’s omnipresence and divine Providence. The symbol that depicts an eye, often enclosed in a triangle and surrounded by rays of light, represents divine...
La Maddalena and Masonic Symbolism La Maddalena and Masonic Symbolism. This small church in Cannaregio, is notable for its unusual round form and masonic symbolism. Designed by Tommaso Temanza, with a circular plan inspired by the Pantheon in Rome; the current small...
Palazzo Lezze and Alchemic Symbolism Palazzo Lezze and Alchemic Symbolism. This baroque palace in Cannaregio, features curious high reliefs; that are alchemical in theme. It was thought by some to be suggestive of a “Philosopher’s House”. Palazzo Lezze, takes its...
