What's old is new

Following on the heals of Wednesday's post... here is some more inspiration from Italy. This time we're looking to the past. It is important in design to know where things came from, and to respect the past. Looking at ancient buildings, symbols, and art is interesting from a historical sense, but also an artistic one. Techniques and style, patterns and colors, can often be a spark for modern interpretation.

Below are some shots from Rome (first 2), Amalfi (next 3), and Pompeii (last 3). It's such a wonder that we're able to study art and architecture that is thousands of years old.