The Art of the Exposition by Eugen Neuhaus
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Colossal groups on top of the two great arches, representing, in many
types, Western and Eastern civilization. Statues on columns (eastern and western arches) - Leo Lentelli Winged statues standing on top of columns on the inside as well as the outside of the two great arches. Spandrels, Pegasus - Frederick G. R. Roth Triangular compositions spanning the arches, repeated on both sides. Medallion - B. Bufano Circular decorations of male figures on the left side of the arch without any meaning other than architectural effect. Medallion - A. Stirling Calder Same as above, of female figures, on the right side of the arches. The Stars (colonnades) - A. Stirling Calder Very conventional standing figure, with hands united above the head, forming a star with radiated head-dress, placed on the balustrades of buildings adjoining the court and in the avenue leading north from the court. Frieze on corner pavilions, "Signs of the Zodiac" - Hermon A. MacNeil Decorative friezes on four sides of the four corner pavilions, of mythological character. Two fountains, "The Rising Sun" and "The Setting Sun" - Adolph A. Weinman Two columns rising from fountain bowls and crowned by winged figures, of |
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