Sunday, August 4, 2013

Église Saint-Merri - La Fontaine Stravinsky


Église Saint-Merri
The Stravinsky Fountain


The whimsy of 16 animated sculptures stands in contrast 
to the flying buttresses of this ancient church 
with its "Gothic Flamboyant" architectural style.


The fountain sculptures were installed in 1983...
The church built between 1500 and 1550...
Which of these two Paris landmarks will look the best in 200 years?


bon dimanche




Église Saint-Merri
76, rue de la Verrerie
75004, Paris

15 comments:

Sylvia K said...

The one built between 1500 and 1550!! Beautiful church! Hope your weekend is going well, Genie!
Hugs
Sylvia

Gail, northern California said...

Without a doubt, the church.

Tamera said...

Like now, they will both look great, only different :^)

Alexa said...

Excellent question! For me, the answer is easy. Bon dimanche, Genie.

M said...

The church will out-do the sculptures ... Love flamboyant gothic style! Really do love the contrast of the modern and ancient in this photo!!

Andy said...

What an interesting sight. The colours are really popping in your photo.

Randy said...

Now those are fun.

Jack said...

It would not break my heart if the sculptures fell apart and were removed before September came along.

Cezar and Léia said...

Very creative sculptures, I love the colors!Wonderful picture!
Léia

Katalin said...

very very super!!:)))

merci cher Genie :))*

Daryl said...

i loved those Niki's

Jeanie said...

St. Merri will look best -- but oh! The fountain is a great deal of fun and I love the contrast!

Virginia said...

I love the colorful ones, but wish they would ditch the black ones!
V

JoeinVegas said...

Probably the same one that looks the best now.

Louise said...

I like the church so much more than the fountains. I'm sure I'd like the fountains much more in a different setting, in a park maybe.