Two depictions of Barad Dur, very interesting
The Gate of Minas Morgul, the tower of Cirith Ungol, roof of Cirith Ungol, and Minas Morgul layout.
Gate to Sauron’s hall? Drawing by Tolkien.
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Fornad the loremaster
Also, that gate picture may be a representation of evil that Tolkien has, but as far as is officially known, thats part of a series of illustrations he did separate to the series, he had one called “Afterwarmness” that showed a man walking into a valley glittered with ice and wind.
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Rano Kao
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I had no idea Tolkien drew Mt Doom
@Fornad world painter inspiration for sure
Interesting point, the top cone seems quite different from the rest of the rock
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Some more inspiration for design and style for Barad-dur: Minarets!
This one is the Minaret in Eger, Hungary.
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Might bitumen have been produced by the sea of Helcar, and thus appear naturally in Mordor?
I think that Minas Morgul will have to have a lot of the same architecture as Minas Tirith. But should maybe be built out of the stone that is found in that area.
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They are after all sort of sister cities.
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Could be good for the ash mountains and their foothills.
Looks Good
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