An Art Lovers Guide To The Exposition

""An Art Lover's Guide to the Exposition"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Cheney Shelden that explores the art and architecture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The book takes readers on a journey through the various pavilions and exhibits of the exposition, highlighting the most notable works of art and providing historical context for each piece. Shelden's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of the early 20th century. Additionally, the book features numerous photographs and illustrations that bring the exposition to life, making it a visually stunning read as well. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the world of the past, ""An Art Lover's Guide to the Exposition"" is an excellent choice for your reading list.Considered simply as portrayals of power, these four virile figures are very successful, and they serve well to carry out the sense of immensity and strength that characterizes the entire building. But they are not at all polished or subtle, lacking the refinement that would make them interesting as something besides vigorous types. All four figures are by Haig Patigian. They are repeated in different order on columns before the north and south portals of the building.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.