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Book Empire on Display

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah J. Moore
  • Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
  • Release : 2013-05-31
  • ISBN : 0806188987
  • Pages : 296 pages

Download or read book Empire on Display written by Sarah J. Moore and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s fair of 1915 celebrated both the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebuilding of San Francisco following the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire. The exposition spotlighted the canal and the city as gateways to the Pacific, where the American empire could now expand after its victory in the Spanish-American War. Empire on Display is the first book to examine the Panama-Pacific International Exposition through the lenses of art history and cultural studies, focusing on the event’s expansionist and masculinist symbolism. The exposition displayed evidence—visual, spatial, geographic, cartographic, and ideological—of America’s imperial ambitions and accomplishments. Representations of the Panama Canal play a central role in Moore’s argument, much as they did at the fair itself. Embodying a manly empire of global dimensions, the canal was depicted in statues and a gigantic working replica, as well as on commemorative stamps, maps, murals, postcards, medals, and advertisements. Just as San Francisco’s rebuilding symbolized America’s will to overcome the forces of nature, the Panama Canal represented the triumph of U.S. technology and sheer determination to realize the centuries-old dream of opening a passage between the seas. Extensively illustrated, Moore’s book vividly recalls many other features of the fair, including a seventy-five-foot-tall Uncle Sam. American railroads, in their heyday in 1915, contributed a five-acre scale model of Yellowstone, complete with miniature geysers that erupted at regular intervals. A mini–Grand Canyon featured a village where some twenty Pueblo Indians lived throughout the fair. Moore interprets these visual and cultural artifacts as layered narratives of progress, civilization, social Darwinism, and manliness. Much as the globe had ostensibly shrunk with the completion of the Panama Canal, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition compressed the world and represented it in miniature to celebrate a reinvigorated, imperial, masculine, and technologically advanced nation. As San Francisco bids to host another world’s fair, in 2020, Moore’s rich analytic approach gives readers much to ponder about symbolism, American identity, and contemporary parallels to the past.

Book The Sculpture   Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition

Download or read book The Sculpture Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition written by Panama-Pacific International Exposition Company and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition

Download or read book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition written by Stella George Stern Perry and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jewel City

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  • Author : James A. Ganz
  • Publisher : Univ of California Press
  • Release : 2015-10-17
  • ISBN : 0520287185
  • Pages : 400 pages

Download or read book Jewel City written by James A. Ganz and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed with the centennial of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) of 1915, Jewel City presents a large and representative selection of artworks from the fair, emphasizing the variety of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints that greeted attendees. It is unique in its focus on the works of art that were scattered among the venues of the expositionÑthe most comprehensive art exhibition ever shown on the West Coast. Notably, the PPIE included the first American presentations of Italian Futurism, Austrian Expressionism, and Hungarian avant-garde painting, and there were also major displays of paintings by prominent Americans, especially those working in the Impressionist style. This lavishly illustrated catalogue features works by masters such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Claude Monet, Paul CŽzanne, Robert Henri, Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham, Edvard Munch, Oskar Kokoschka, Umberto Boccioni, and many more. The volume also explores the PPIEÕs distinctive murals program, developments in the art of printmaking, and the legacy of the French Pavilion, which hosted an abundance of works by Auguste Rodin and inspired the founding and architecture of the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco. A rich and fascinating study of a critical moment in American and European art history, Jewel City is indispensable for understanding both the United StatesÕ and CaliforniaÕs role in the reception of modernism as well as the regionÕs historical place on the international art stage. Published in association with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Exhibition dates: de Young Museum, San Francisco: October 17, 2015ÐJanuary 10, 2016

Book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition

Download or read book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition written by Stella G. S. Perry and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition' by Stella G. S. Perry, the reader is transported to the vibrant atmosphere of the famous exposition through a detailed analysis of the sculpture and mural decorations. Perry's writing style is both insightful and engaging, providing a valuable glimpse into the artistic expression of the time. The book serves as an important piece of art history, shedding light on the significance of these artistic elements in the context of the exposition. Stella G. S. Perry, an esteemed art historian with a passion for uncovering the stories behind artistic creations, dives deep into the world of sculpture and murals to deliver a comprehensive study. Her expertise and meticulous research are evident in the meticulous details and thoughtful analysis presented throughout the book. Perry's dedication to preserving the legacy of these works of art is truly commendable. I highly recommend 'The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition' to anyone interested in art history, particularly those fascinated by the impact of sculpture and murals in a historical context. Perry's expertise and passion shine through in this insightful work, making it a must-read for art enthusiasts.

Book The Galleries of the Exposition

Download or read book The Galleries of the Exposition written by Eugen Neuhaus and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Art of the Exposition

Download or read book The Art of the Exposition written by Eugen Neuhaus and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Official Catalogue of the Department of Fine Arts  Panama Pacific International Exposition  with Awards  San Francisco  California

Download or read book Official Catalogue of the Department of Fine Arts Panama Pacific International Exposition with Awards San Francisco California written by San Francisco (Calif.). Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915. Dept. of Fine Arts and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition  a Pictorial Survey of the Art of the Panama Pacific International Exposition

Download or read book The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition a Pictorial Survey of the Art of the Panama Pacific International Exposition written by Stella George Stern Perry and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Book Official Miniature View Book of the Panama Pacific International Exposition

Download or read book Official Miniature View Book of the Panama Pacific International Exposition written by Panama-Pacific International Exposition Company and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sculpture and Mural Paintings

Download or read book Sculpture and Mural Paintings written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume includes photographs of the sculptures and murals exhibited at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

Book The Sculpture and Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition

Download or read book The Sculpture and Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition written by Stella G. S. Perry and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Sculpture and Murals of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition: The Official Handbook, Giving the Symbolism, Meaning and Location of All the Works, With Information Concerning the Sculptors and Artists This guide to the sculpture and its symbolism can do no more than lead the imagination of the beholder in the direction in tended by the sculptor. Each person must feel and fancy for himself the true spirit of any work of art; no one can do this for another. Sculpture, the art that combines the human and the heroic, the actual and the ideal, has given the Exposition its most uplifting expression. To understand it is to get the very meaning of this great enterprise. 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.

Book The Great Exposition

Download or read book The Great Exposition written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Sculpture   Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition  The Official Handbook Giving

Download or read book The Sculpture Murals of the Panama Pacific International Exposition The Official Handbook Giving written by Stella George Stern Perry and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book The Panama Pacific International Exposition

Download or read book The Panama Pacific International Exposition written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume summarizes the plan for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and assures us that it will open on time.