Some Artists at the Fair by Millet, Gibson, Low, Mitchell, and Smith
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"Some Artists at the Fair" by Frank D. Millet, Will H. Low, J. A. Mitchell, W. Hamilton Gibson, and F. Hopkinson Smith is a collection of essays about the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Crafted in the late 19th century, it explores the architectural beauty and cultural significance of the fair, focusing on decoration, artistic representation, and the broader implications for American aesthetics. The initiative to create a permanent memorial through
elaborate displays set against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation underlines the importance of the Exposition in art and architecture. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of the fair's monumental architecture and the artistic contributions that define it. The essays delve into the styles and emotions evoked by the Exposition’s edifices, revealing the authors' admiration for the grand scale and exquisite details of the structures. Contributions by notable writers and artists reflect on the interplay of architecture and art, detailing the costliness and ambition of the construction efforts. This section captures the awe felt by visitors and the cultural reflections that emerge from the fair’s vast spectacle, hinting at the transformative impact such exhibitions have on national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Millet, Francis Davis, 1846-1912 |
|---|---|
| Author | Gibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1850-1896 |
| Author | Low, Will H. (Will Hicok), 1853-1932 |
| Author | Mitchell, John Ames, 1845-1918 |
| Author | Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915 |
| LoC No. | 05028577 |
| Title | Some Artists at the Fair |
| Contents | The decoration of the exposition / by F.D. Millet -- Types and people at the fair / by J.A. Mitchell -- The art of the White City / by Will H. Low -- Foreground and vista at the fair / by W. Hamilton Gibson -- The picturesque side / F. Hopkinson Smith. |
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61989 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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