No doubt most great intellectuals are influenced by and borrow from their culture, the environment they grew up in, and their education. While comparisons to key indicators in the VMS may not pin down the exact domicile of the author, each stone unturned will hopefully draw us closer. Here are a couple of examples of might have influenced the creative processes of the VMS author. (Perhaps one has to stretch the imagination a little to make the connection.) Artistic Influence: Last Judgement by Fra Angelico: (detail; partial view of complete painting) Architectural Influence: (Archways; Florence) Gardens/Fountains: Regards, Dana Scott |