Palaces and Courts of the Exposition by Juliet Helena Lumbard James
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3rd Panel - Ideals in Art. Greek ideal in the classic nude is seen. Religion - Madonna and Child. Heroism - Joan of Arc. Youth and Material Beauty - Young woman on the left. Absolute nature without ideal or inspiration - peacock. Mystic figure in background holds cruse of oil to pour onto the sacred flame. A winged figure floats above with laurels for the victorious living. A shadowy figure in foreground holds the palm for the dead. Panel 4 - Inspiration in All Art - Music, Painting, Architecture, Poetry, Sculpture. The torch that kindles the arts is again seen. The veil of darkness is drawn back, revealing the arts. There are also four panels showing the four golds of California - |
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