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The Arch in New York City.
- Source :
- New Republic; 1/11/19, Vol. 17 Issue 219, p303-305, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 1919
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Abstract
- Criticizes the creation of an arch in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Description and background of several arches in major cities in Europe such as the triumphal arches of Rome, Italy and the one in Avenue des Champs Elysées in Paris, France; Assertion that an arch in the city serves absolutely no function actual or ideal as opposed to the arches in Europe; Importance of meaning and relevance in creating an arch as a form of symbolism; Aim to use the arch in welcoming home American soldiers.
- Subjects :
- ARCHES
ARCHITECTURE
MONUMENTS
HISTORICAL markers
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00286583
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 219
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- New Republic
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 15084711