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2/21/2013 - Sculptural Art Competition "Re Manfredi"

Sculptural Art Competition

The work of art is conceived not only as a symbolic and artistic, but also as an urban element, so it is made ​​up of three characteristic features. 

The first, a sort of crown-symbolic versatile, innovative, consisting of tubular polished. The second, through the various configurations of tubular steel can be identified by the letter "M" Initial Re Manfredi and the town of Manfredonia. The third: the artwork is based on three bases in ca (of 40cm from the ground) which act, in addition to support, also by sitting. On the same bases upon which the sculpture-structure will be allocated to the light source for illumination-safety and enhancement of the monument.

The material used, reinforced concrete and steel-polished, is resistant to wear and tear.

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