Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 166 Cheney, Sheldon 1886 1980 Cheney, Sheldon Warren An Art-Lovers Guide to the Exposition Explanations of the Architecture, Sculpture and Mural Paintings, With a Guide for Study in the Art Gallery Produced by David A Schwan "An Art-Lover's Guide to the Exposition" by Sheldon Cheney is an art guidebook written in the early 20th century. This volume is designed to provide readers with an understanding and appreciation of the architectural and artistic features of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal. The book delves into the symbolism behind the architecture, sculpture, and mural paintings, aiming to enrich the experience of visitors to the Exposition by revealing the deeper meanings and artistic intentions of the works displayed. The opening of the book presents a foreword that sets the stage for the reader's journey through the various artistic elements of the Exposition. Cheney introduces the overall theme of "achievement," reflecting the spirit of progress and triumph evident in the architectural designs and sculptures. He emphasizes the harmony among the various artistic components, promoting an appreciation for the coordination among architects, sculptors, and painters involved in the Exposition. The reader is invited to explore individual sections detailing notable exhibits, architectural styles, and significant sculptures, all framed within the context of American cultural and artistic evolution during this period. This opening portion lays a foundation for a thoughtful exploration of the artistic heritage encapsulated within the Exposition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) N Text Art Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: Architecture Category: Art 211506 2025-08-03T11:21:22.212860 text/html 211327 2025-01-10T23:41:27.952201 text/html 157981 2025-08-03T11:21:28.267785 application/epub+zip 160660 2025-08-03T11:21:25.153802 application/epub+zip 139962 2025-08-03T11:21:24.057825 application/epub+zip 323312 2025-08-03T11:21:30.463791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311967 2025-08-03T11:21:27.574817 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174734 2022-09-04T05:54:08.658938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192123 2025-08-03T11:21:21.948848 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 187236 2020-12-30T13:41:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18197 2025-08-03T11:21:30.591808 application/rdf+xml 16914 2025-08-03T11:21:24.555823 image/jpeg 3940 2025-08-03T11:21:24.301815 image/jpeg 68686 2020-12-30T13:41:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 160527 2025-08-03T11:21:22.228863 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia