Tien 'e ccorn - il linguaggio delle mani con scultura in resina oro cromato su quadro fondo in vetro e cornice azzurra quadrilemani This is why many Neapolitans

This is why many Neapolitans put the photos of their deceased : to always have them close and to pray for them

Il culto delle anime era stato ampiamente sostenuto dalla chiesa cattolica che identificava in esso un modo per raccogliere offerte ed elargizioni tanto che era diventato obbligo di ogni buon credente preoccuparsi di lasciare un testamento che indicasse la cadenza di messe e preghiere in suffragio del defunto

leggerezza e un pizzico di provocazione intelligente

considered a very powerful means to ward off the fascinus (so much so that the amulets in the shape of phalluses were known by the same term: that is

a dense network of narrow streets full of history

Tien 'e ccorn - il linguaggio delle mani con scultura in resina oro cromato su quadro fondo in vetro e cornice azzurra quadrilemani This is why many NeapolitansAuthor: Stefania Mussolino Framework dimensions: 18x18cm Sculpture dimensions: 7cm It is a common gesture throughout Italy and perhaps throughout the world, but in Naples it takes on another meaning. The hand that does the deed is often hidden behind the back, accompanying a lie, a false statement to mislead others. In reality, the Neapolitans are an open book, even when they try to hide something, they never quite succeed. Stefania Mussolino