Palaces And Courts Of The Exposition: A Handbook Of The Architecture, Sculpture And Mural Paintings With Special Reference To The Symbolism (1915)

By Juliet Helena Lumbard James and Juliet Helena Lumbard James

Book Overview

Palaces and Courts of the Exposition is a comprehensive guidebook to the architecture, sculpture, and mural paintings of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The author, Juliet James, provides a detailed analysis of the symbolism and meaning behind the various designs and decorations found throughout the exposition, including the Palace of Fine Arts, the Court of the Universe, and the Court of the Four Seasons. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the buildings and artworks, and includes descriptions of the artists and architects involved in their creation. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American architecture and the cultural significance of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163891444
• ISBN13: 9781163891445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"