The Life of Man
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
The Life of Man
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
View of the Nebraska Capitol Foyer and North Entrance from the third floor.
The theme of the Foyer is the Life of Man. There are three mosaics on the floor which represent the Earth. Three medallions in the ceiling represent the traditions of the past, present life and future ideas. The window arches contain figures to represent the activities of society: family, school, recreation, reflection, beauty and truth. The four inward facing ceiling panels symbolize law, labor, public spirit and religion. All of these mosaics were designed by Hildreth Meiere and completed with the building of the capitol.
The six large wall mosaics came later and were commissioned to celebrate Nebraska's Centennial in 1967. The two that are visible in this photo are The Spirit of Nebraska and The Building of the Capitol by Reinhold Marxhaussen.
Copyright 2017 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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February 15th, 2017
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