Gezicht op Calascibetta op Sicilië 1857 - 1900

Giorgio Sommer captured this photograph of Calascibetta in Sicily using a camera and photographic materials. The image presents a high-angle view that compresses space, creating a textured tapestry of the Sicilian landscape. The composition is structured around the winding roads that carve through the rugged terrain, leading the eye towards the densely packed town at the hilltop. Sommer’s choice of perspective flattens the three-dimensional space, turning the landscape into a series of patterns and shapes. This flattening effect encourages us to consider the relationship between nature and human intervention. The stark contrast between the cultivated fields and the wild, untamed mountains provokes questions about our impact on the environment. Sommer plays with light and shadow to emphasize the geometric forms of the landscape. Ultimately, this photograph isn’t just a depiction of a place; it's an invitation to think about how we perceive and interact with our surroundings.