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| Apse at Transfiguration church in Lija |
Today we focus on domes and apses, which are painted in different styles and techniques. Usually the same artist that does the ceiling does also the domes, but necessarily. The apse is an arch above the main altar in the very back, usually just above the main painting. The dome photos reproduced here are from various churches and show the variety of paintings done usually in octagonal sections.
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| Dome and apse at Hamrun church, work of Emvin Cremona |
There is adequate lighting to illuminate the domes, but these are normally lit on special occasions like the day the festa is being held - so I took the opportunity to get the best lighting possible in each church, preferably in the early evening, when the procession is being held around town.
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| Msida church apse by Anton Inglott and Emvin Cremona |
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| Sacro Cuor church paintings by Paul Camilleri Cauchi. |
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| Dome of St Mary's church, Ghaxaq |
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