27-05-2019, 09:48 PM
So I just saw a picture of a medieval puppet show.
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And then found another one:
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At first it only reminded me of the "rainbows" and the inset image, but then it dawned on me. There are a lot of strange nymph properties that would suddenly make sense if they were thought of as "puppets". (This works better for the non-pool nymphs, i.e. Zodiac and half of Q13).
1) They are almost always on or behind a horizontal line. This is actually really weird: the nymphs generally sink a bit behind the horizon. If they are puppets held behind a facade, this would make sense.
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2) Limited attributes, generally limited to one per nymph
3) Limited poses that seem to adhere to certain "rules".
4) Many nymphs move in an exaggerated way that's strange or impossible for human anatomy, but might be meant to evoke the movement of a puppet/marionette.
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Now I know this is just a weird proposal and in no way lives up to the kind of research I'm trying to deliver. And by no means I'm saying "they must be puppets". But if one day it does turn out that the illustrator meant to make them look and behave like puppets, it would explain a lot for me.
[attachment=2969]
And then found another one:
[attachment=2970]
At first it only reminded me of the "rainbows" and the inset image, but then it dawned on me. There are a lot of strange nymph properties that would suddenly make sense if they were thought of as "puppets". (This works better for the non-pool nymphs, i.e. Zodiac and half of Q13).
1) They are almost always on or behind a horizontal line. This is actually really weird: the nymphs generally sink a bit behind the horizon. If they are puppets held behind a facade, this would make sense.
[attachment=2971]
2) Limited attributes, generally limited to one per nymph
3) Limited poses that seem to adhere to certain "rules".
4) Many nymphs move in an exaggerated way that's strange or impossible for human anatomy, but might be meant to evoke the movement of a puppet/marionette.
[attachment=2972]
Now I know this is just a weird proposal and in no way lives up to the kind of research I'm trying to deliver. And by no means I'm saying "they must be puppets". But if one day it does turn out that the illustrator meant to make them look and behave like puppets, it would explain a lot for me.