Eloge de l’ombre. Histoire de l’archéologie the swallows take flight with

the swallows take flight with dazzling wings spread

the Centre Pompidou in Paris

allowing us to reason on the notions of land and terroir

as well as to architects and landscapers

Eloge de l’ombre. Histoire de l’archéologie the swallows take flight with"Because a lacquer decorated with gold powder is not made to be taken in at a glance in a lit place, but to be guessed at in a dark place, in a diffuse glow which, at times, reveals one or other detail, in such a way that, the greater part of its sumptuous decoration constantly hidden in the shadows, it arouses inexpressible resonances. Moreover, the brilliance of its sparkling surface reflects, when placed in a dark place, the agitation of the flame