Allegory & Religious Niches

 

Utah A&E
Location: Utah State Capitol Rotunda, Salt Lake City
Size/Medium: 11 ft. Bronze

 

Allegory of Utah state ideals. 1 of 4 monumental niche sculptures in Utah State Capitol Rotunda. The spirit of
arts & education holds a Greek lyre, with a theater-mask relief on it. Her book is titled Literature with a gryphon relief on its cover—the open pages list great authors. The girl holds a Greek aulos instrument and an unfinished laurel wreath. The small book at her feet is open to a list of scholarly discipline; the large book is titled Civilization. A painter's palette with brushes lies over a scroll of music.

   
© 2007 Daub Firmin Hendrickson Sculpture Group, LLC.