Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
capitello
English translation:
roadside devotional symbol/shrine
Added to glossary by
Daniela Zambrini
Aug 4, 2006 16:03
17 yrs ago
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Italian term
Italy
Handling words with care since 1998
Native in: English 
, Italian
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English
capitello
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
tourist guide
Ho trovato questa definizione:
Nel termine capitello, parola di origine dialettale dell’area triveneta, sono raggruppati tutti i segni sacri che stanno lungo le strade, agli incroci, sulle facciate delle case, come le edicole, i tabernacoli, gli altarini, le nicchie, i dipinti murali, le croci, le chiesette.
Esiste una parola in inglese che possa rendere lo stesso concetto senza dover utilizzare una frase troppo lunga?
Grazie
Nel termine capitello, parola di origine dialettale dell’area triveneta, sono raggruppati tutti i segni sacri che stanno lungo le strade, agli incroci, sulle facciate delle case, come le edicole, i tabernacoli, gli altarini, le nicchie, i dipinti murali, le croci, le chiesette.
Esiste una parola in inglese che possa rendere lo stesso concetto senza dover utilizzare una frase troppo lunga?
Grazie
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | Roadside symbol(s) of devotion |
Di Salvatore
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| 3 | devotional objects (and images) |
Russell Jones
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| 3 | (elements of) shrine architecture |
Nicole Johnson
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| 2 | religious element/decoration/symbol |
texjax DDS PhD
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Proposed translations
16 hrs
Selected
Roadside symbol(s) of devotion
C'é un bell'articolo sui capitelli della Valpolicella dal quale ho dedotto che i capitelli sono generalmente posti presso le strade,
quindi credo che una traduzione generica potrebbe essere :
+ roadside shrine /chapel
+ wall altar / shrine
= religious symbols.
quindi credo che una traduzione generica potrebbe essere :
+ roadside shrine /chapel
+ wall altar / shrine
= religious symbols.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Grazie a tutti! ho usato praticamente una parola di ogni risposta.. i Kudoz reali vanno a Di Salvatore per il lavoro di ricerca (culminato nella cancellazione e riscrittura della risposta) e perchè al momento ha meno punti degli altri. I Kudoz virtuali vanno a tutti, perchè ho preso spunto da ciascuna delle vostre risposte! :-)"
4 hrs
Russell Jones
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Related KudoZ points
:
60
devotional objects (and images)
Having searched my Roget (and what passes for a brain), I think this as concise as you can hope for Daniela!
Note from asker:
| thanks, Russel! |
11 hrs
texjax DDS PhD
Native in Italian
Degree + PhD in Dentistry, ATA-Certified
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, Italian
Related KudoZ points
:
36
religious element/decoration/symbol
or
religious architectural element/decoration/symbol
Architectural elements of soaring ceilings, enormous vaulting and long perspective space were visual tools meant to inspire fear, awe and piety in the layperson, but it is their combination with the artistic decoration that covers and fills in these spaces—painting, sculpture, mosaic (objects which contain human figures)—that complete the religious intention, creating a dialogue with the worshiper. In these he is located and incorporated, not only visually, but also experientially. Through relation to the artistic figures and their placement within the building, the works reach out in recognition of the viewer, finding completion only in his participation.
http://www.arch.virginia.edu/mt/weblogs/venice/archives/pape...
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Note added at 11 hrs (2006-08-05 03:35:04 GMT)
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a more generic *niche* might be appropriate
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Cecilia
The feast of the saint mentioned under 22 November, on which day it is still ... an empty niche in one of the walls contained, probably, at one time the ...
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03471b.htm
religious architectural element/decoration/symbol
Architectural elements of soaring ceilings, enormous vaulting and long perspective space were visual tools meant to inspire fear, awe and piety in the layperson, but it is their combination with the artistic decoration that covers and fills in these spaces—painting, sculpture, mosaic (objects which contain human figures)—that complete the religious intention, creating a dialogue with the worshiper. In these he is located and incorporated, not only visually, but also experientially. Through relation to the artistic figures and their placement within the building, the works reach out in recognition of the viewer, finding completion only in his participation.
http://www.arch.virginia.edu/mt/weblogs/venice/archives/pape...
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Note added at 11 hrs (2006-08-05 03:35:04 GMT)
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a more generic *niche* might be appropriate
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Cecilia
The feast of the saint mentioned under 22 November, on which day it is still ... an empty niche in one of the walls contained, probably, at one time the ...
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03471b.htm
Note from asker:
| grazie mille, Tex! |
15 hrs
Nicole Johnson
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Italy
Journalist, Translator & Interpreter
Native in: English
Works in: Italian to English, English to Italian, English
Related KudoZ points
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4
(elements of) shrine architecture
Don't know if this is applicable to your text, but in reference to Eastern cultures, the word shrine architecture is used regularly.
I couldn't find any references to European architecture with this term, so you may just have to invent something or use the suggestions provided by our colleagues here (all of which seem applicable/feasible).
I couldn't find any references to European architecture with this term, so you may just have to invent something or use the suggestions provided by our colleagues here (all of which seem applicable/feasible).
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for your help, Nicole |
Discussion
Opera lignea presente precedentemente in S. Caterina, fu trasportata in un capitello del paese nell’800 e adorata quale Madonna delle formiche, alla quale si chiedeva la protezione dai danni che queste provocavano ai bachi da seta
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Era la mattina dell’otto settembre 1510 quando la Vergine apparve ad un devotissimo contadino di Aviano, tal Antonio Zampara, fermatosi ad un capitello per rendere il quotidiano omaggio alla Madonna.