Temple of Liberty

Description:

In Temple of Liberty, Pamela Scott presents an in-depth exploration of the United States Capitol, begun in 1793 but not completed until 1916, with the placement of sculpture in the House wing's pediment. This beautifully illustrated book is a companion to the "Temple of Liberty" exhibition held at the Madison Gallery of the Library of Congress - an exhibition of original prints, drawings, and documents that depict a young nation building its first and most significant architectural symbol. Together, the book and exhibition offer a new understanding of the role of this important building in the history of American architecture and the evolution of our government.

subjects: Buildings, structures,  Symbolism in architecture,  Exhibitions,  Architecture and state,  United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.),  Neoclassicism (Architecture),  Buildings,  Catalogues d'exposition,  Batiments publics,  Symbolisme en architecture,  Architecture et Etat,  Neo-classicisme (art),  Signs and symbols

Places: Washington (D.C.)