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100 1 _aPerry, Stella G. S.
_q(Stella George Stern),
_d1877-1956
245 1 4 _aThe Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition :
_bA Pictorial Survey of the Art of the Panama-Pacific international exposition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan
520 _a"The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition" by Stella G. S. Perry is a pictorial survey of the artistic works featured at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, written in the early 20th century. This detailed treatise explores various sculptures and mural decorations throughout the exposition, reflecting on their significance and artistic merit. The narrative encapsulates the vitality and innovation within American art, showcasing the collaborative efforts of forty-four sculptors who contributed to the visual landscape of this historic event. The opening of the book sets the stage by acknowledging the universal human urge to create art, which is expressed through the works displayed at the exposition. It highlights the symbiotic relationship between artists and architects as they share a collective vision for integrating art into urban spaces. Perry also notes the range of artistic influences present, including echoes of classic European styles. The introduction serves as a tribute to the artist Karl Bitter, emphasizing the spirit of collaboration and celebration embodied in the exposition’s numerous artistic works. It invites readers to appreciate how these sculptures encapsulate broader themes of life, progress, and the American spirit, foreshadowing deeper discussions of individual pieces throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPanama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.)
653 _aSculpture, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6631
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