The Boston Public Library (Classic Reprint): A Handbook to the Library Building, Its Mural Decorations and Its Collections: A Handbook to the Library ... and Its Collections (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Chase, Frank H.

9781332324675: The Boston Public Library (Classic Reprint): A Handbook to the Library Building, Its Mural Decorations and Its Collections: A Handbook to the Library ... and Its Collections (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332324673 ISBN 13: 9781332324675

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book presents an in-depth exploration of the Boston Public Library, the oldest free municipal library in the United States. Its detailed narrative takes the reader through the building's architectural and artistic marvels, with particular focus on the murals by Puvis de Chavannes and John Singer Sargent, examining the symbolism, themes, and techniques employed by the artists. By delving into the institution's history and its significant role in the city's cultural heritage, the book offers insights into the vital role libraries play in shaping communities and preserving knowledge.

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Excerpt from The Boston Public Library: A Handbook to the Library Building, Its Mural Decorations and Its Collections

On the platform in front of the Library, set into massive granite pedestals, are two heroic seated figures In bronze, the work of the Boston sculptor, Bela l.science, before the main entrance.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Boston Public Library: A Handbook to the Library Building, Its Mural Decorations and Its Collections

On the pedestals are carved the names of the worlds most eminent scientists and artists. The head of Minerva on the keystone of the central entrance arch is the work of Augustus St. Gaudens and Domingo Mora. Above, under the great central windows, are three carved seals upon backgrounds of foliage, all of them sculptured by St. Gaudens; from left to right, the seals are those of the Commonwealth, of the Library, and of the City of Boston. The seal of the Library has two nude boys, bearing great torches, as supporters; the Latin motto above signifies "The Light of all Citizens." The thirty-three granite medallions in the spandrels of the window arches on the three facades contain the picturesque marks or trade devices of early printers, carved by Mr. Mora.

The Vestibule.

The vestibule is of unpolished Tennessee marble; in a niche at the left is a heroic bronze statue of Sir Harry Vane, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, the work of Frederick MacMonnies. The building is entered from the vestibule through three noble doorways, copied from the entrance of the Erechtheum at Athens; the double bronze doors which they enclose were designed by Daniel Chester French. Each door contains a graceful allegorical figure, in low relief; above are garlands, enclosing the names of the figures; below each figure is an appropriate quotation. On the left-hand doors are the figures of Music and Poetry; on those in the centre. Knowledge and Wisdom; on the right-hand doors. Truth and Romance.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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