Consider this marvel of Renaissance wit:
The Ideal City, by Lucian Laurana-
See how the canny master contrived in it
To lead the eye along the polished piazza
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Humans have spoiled so many places on our planet... Whether man-made, historic or natural. Sometimes the most beautiful places are the ones inhabited by a few humans who respect their environment or desolate, untouched places.
there's a peopled version of it by Verismo on Google Images. And on Visit Page details that remind me of Jeffrey Smart or Hopper. Le Courbusier might have been inspired by the peopleless scene to make buildings no people would want live in.
powerful stuff. Or could it be early Sunday morning, or so hot and everyone's got an air conditioner?
Unfortunatley, mankind does spoil every beautiful gift we are given. I like the concept
Morgan, You seem to have a very dim view of your fellow man. That quality should be admired whenever found.
A really great poem, like it, a great write. May i invite you to read my new poem called, Past Life.
The painting seems a beautiful irony to me. This is a very fine poem indeed. Your descriptive powers are quite superb and I like the intelligent ending. Most intriguing. Maybe your last line is the point. I'm searching for Villon. Can you message me the title?