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Temple of Vesta Poster
by Ivete Basso Photography
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Temple of Vesta poster by Ivete Basso Photography. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Vesta - Greek 'estia' means 'stove' - was the goddess of the hearth-fire. The fire was the centre of the Roman house and it was worshipped in the... more
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Vesta - Greek 'estia' means 'stove' - was the goddess of the hearth-fire. The fire was the centre of the Roman house and it was worshipped in the family circle. The temple of Vesta was propably built by Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome and the founder of the cult of Vesta. The temple stands at the centre of the Roman Forum.
The temple guarded the holy fire, the symbol of the life of the city. So it could never be extinguished.The temple of Vesta Every year the temple had to be cleaned. Then some bits and pieces of the fire were kept and the rest was put out. After the cleaning the fire was stoked up again with the help of the remains of the old fire. The fire was kept burning by the six Vestal Virgins. These Virgins were chosen by the Pontifex Maximus when they were seven years old. The Pontifex Maximus was in charge of the cult of Vesta.
The temple of Vesta is a circular Corinthian temple built on a circular foundation. It was renovated a couple of times, the last...
About Ivete Basso Photography
Photography has always been a passion of mine. For many years I have taken photographs as a hobby, up unto recently is when I went back to school to turn my hobby into a career that I love. It was interesting to find out how much post-production work is done to photographs now days via Photoshop. However, I think that there is still a sovereign beauty in a shot that has been taken in its most natural state. That is why all my photographs are taken in manual mode and the most minimal adjustments are performed in Photoshop. Contact me if your want to buy...Direct: ivetebassophotography@gmail.com My photography ranges quite a bit, varying from landscapes to portraits. I am astonished at how beautiful the world is and grateful to be...
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Christiane Schulze
Beautiful capture of the ruins Ivete, great composition and expression. I was some weeks ago in the States, but we didnīt make it to California. (F/L)
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Appreciate your nice comment, Christiane and your F/L.
Marcia Colelli
Great composition of this wonderful ruin f/v
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Thanks Marcia. Appreciate very much your nice comment and your F/V.