How would you like to open your window on caryatids?
The male counterpart of the caryatid is called a telamon. I thought they were called atlantes, but just found out that atlante is in fact the French word for telamon
Anyway, I find them quite impressive.
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WOW! They are stunning. Is the rest of that building as nice as that?
I’m not sure I’d like the way they’re presenting themselves to whoever’s looking out of the window….
I would love it!!!!! I love old buildings — especially those with character!!!
They just do not go with my Cottage – old and decrepit – but I love it – I must do – I bought it twice.
But, I bet they are in keeping with the rest of the building. Fascinating how in the past architecture always had art with it. Wonder why we changed to functional?
@ Kenju, the rest of the building was more ordinary.
I feel a bit like Autolycus, I think they’re great to look at, from the outside, but am not sure how it would feel to open my window on them every morning!
@ Mrs K, Wonder why we changed to functional? Most probably because ‘functional’ isn’t as costly!
I love your Paris pix. You are such a brilliant photographer.
Oh, these really are quite impressive and I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like this before. I know I’m not familiar with the word. I think I’d rather like opening my window to these every morning, but then I love anything vintage and “old world.”