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Santa Monica Public Library Mural by Stanton Macdonald-Wright
URL: http://www.smpl.org/mural/index.htm

Description:
This sumptuously illustrated site is dedicated to the 1935 Santa Monica, California, Library mural that is "large in scale and ambitious in theme. Covering nearly 2,000 square feet of wall, the mural cycle details the history of humankind through the evolution of creative arts and sciences." Explore mural panels, read an artist's statement, and learn about the creation and installation of the mural, which "was stored for 40 years." From the Santa Monica Public Library.

Publisher:
Santa Monica Public Library

Extra Keywords
Smithsonian American Art Museum

LII Database Information:
Record 26665 created by Ray Van Diest on 08/07/2008
Last modification on 11/21/2008
Published: 11/27/2008  
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26665