Current location:style >>
VOX POPULI: The special charm of Gaudi’s unfinished work: Sagrada Familia
style26People have gathered around
IntroductionWhat is the allure of unfinished works of art?Gifted architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) started buil ...
What is the allure of unfinished works of art?
Gifted architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) started building the church of the Sagrada Familia in 1883.
Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this unique structure is still under construction in Barcelona, the work spanning three centuries.
Asked when the church was scheduled for completion, Gaudi was said to have replied, “God is in no hurry.” And should he fail to finish it before his death, he noted, that’s nothing to be sorry about.
In fact, he added that if others who came after him kept building the church, the edifice would become “even more spectacular.”
Recently, roughly 140 years after the work began, it was announced that the church’s main Tower of Jesus Christ is scheduled for completion in 2026 to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi’s death.
Even though work will continue on other parts of the church, such as the steps leading to the main entrance, that row of iconic soaring spires should be a truly stunning sight.
Two years from now means pretty soon. I was a bit surprised because I’d always just assumed the completion would be achieved in a distant future.
This may sound a bit odd, but it feels as if my favorite TV drama series is ending abruptly, and I felt a stab of disappointment.
In the world of art, there are unfinished masterpieces galore.
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) somehow did not finish his Symphony No. 8, which came to be known as the “Unfinished Symphony" and is celebrated as a timeless masterpiece.
And author Franz Kafka (1883-1924) wrote a number of unfinished novels, including “The Castle” and “The Trial.”
Like living things that keep growing quietly, unfinished works captivate us softly.
Author and poet Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933) said, “An eternally unfinished work is a finished work in itself.”
--The Asahi Shimbun, April 1
* *
*Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a popular daily column that takes up a wide range of topics, including culture, arts and social trends and developments. Written by veteran Asahi Shimbun writers, the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“International Index news portal”。http://liberia.spaceforanything.com/news-59b899932.html
Related articles
Revealed: Brit tourist, 19, subjected to sex attack in Majorca 'was gang
styleA 19-year-old British tourist who was subjected to a horrific sex attack in Majorca 'was gang-raped ...
【style】
Read moreArvind Kejriwal given bail by India's Supreme Court
styleNEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to a top opposition leader who ...
【style】
Read moreMichael Palin reunites with his Monty Python co
styleMichael Palin reunited with his pals and Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Terry Gilliam as he c ...
【style】
Read more
Popular articles
- Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
- Israeli army carries out airstrikes on eastern Rafah
- Rivals FIRST LOOK: David Tennant shoulders a rifle as he joins co
- David Beckham talks to Jimmy Kimmel about 'perfect' Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami
- 'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
- Victoria Beckham shows off her chiselled face and flawless skin as she shares her trusty make
Latest articles
Here comes the char
Drake shares cryptic post amid ugly feud with Kendrick Lamar
Rockies break loose for 7 runs in the 4th inning, beat Giants 9
WNBA to use charter flights full time in upcoming season, addressing player safety concerns
Four people killed in a house explosion in southwestern Missouri
Türkiye's move to cut trade with Israel new blow to strained ties
LINKS
- China celebrates 30 years of internet access, boasting over 1 billion users
- Rishi Sunak says he has confidence in Sir Mark Rowley but he must rebuild 'trust' among Jews
- Minnesota and other Democratic
- Malaysia: 10 killed after two military helicopters collide during training
- 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium set to take place in E China
- Cruz breaks slump with 3 hits, Jones cruises as Pirates beat Brewers 4
- 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium set to take place in E China
- Shipwreck archaeology unveils glory of Maritime Silk Road
- Skubal has 9 strikeouts in 6 innings, Canha and Meadows homer as Tigers beat Rays 7
- Bo Bichette has 3