Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 90 Cheney, Sheldon 1886 1980 Cheney, Sheldon Warren An Art-Lovers Guide to the Exposition Explanations of the Architecture, Sculpture and Mural Paintings, With a Guide for Study in the Art Gallery Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by David A Schwan "An Art-Lover's Guide to the Exposition" by Sheldon Cheney is an art guidebook written in the early 20th century. This volume is designed to provide readers with an understanding and appreciation of the architectural and artistic features of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal. The book delves into the symbolism behind the architecture, sculpture, and mural paintings, aiming to enrich the experience of visitors to the Exposition by revealing the deeper meanings and artistic intentions of the works displayed. The opening of the book presents a foreword that sets the stage for the reader's journey through the various artistic elements of the Exposition. Cheney introduces the overall theme of "achievement," reflecting the spirit of progress and triumph evident in the architectural designs and sculptures. He emphasizes the harmony among the various artistic components, promoting an appreciation for the coordination among architects, sculptors, and painters involved in the Exposition. The reader is invited to explore individual sections detailing notable exhibits, architectural styles, and significant sculptures, all framed within the context of American cultural and artistic evolution during this period. This opening portion lays a foundation for a thoughtful exploration of the artistic heritage encapsulated within the Exposition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) N Text Art Browsing: Architecture Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society 211334 211274 2024-10-03T13:19:59.709503 2023-10-04T04:05:09.256028 text/html text/html 211327 211267 2024-10-03T13:19:59.982502 2023-10-04T04:05:09.413114 text/html text/html 157904 2024-10-03T13:20:07.618407 application/epub+zip 160663 2024-10-03T13:20:03.518432 application/epub+zip 139966 2024-10-03T13:20:02.230450 application/epub+zip 323296 2024-10-03T13:20:10.237395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311967 2024-10-03T13:20:06.462448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174734 2022-09-04T05:54:08.658938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192123 192114 2024-10-03T13:19:59.414478 2023-10-04T04:05:09.043084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 187236 2020-12-30T13:41:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 68686 2020-12-30T13:41:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19546 2024-10-03T13:20:10.387402 application/rdf+xml 16914 2024-10-03T13:20:02.810443 image/jpeg 3940 2024-10-03T13:20:02.511450 image/jpeg 160462 2024-10-03T13:20:00.000474 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia