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DAR pediment is simple enough

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Rick

  We’re going with an easy one here. I don’t care if you’ve never seen a pediment in your life (and you may have not) you’re going to know what this one means. High above the western entrance into the … Continue reading →

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Capitol pediment: The Progress of Civilization

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Rick

The Senate portico’s eastern front (facing the sunrise) is about America and its conquests. Frankly, the Capitol pediment pretty easy symbolism to decipher. According to James M. Goode’s fine book “Washington Sculpture,” the woman in the middle is America standing … Continue reading →

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Look up at National Archives pediment

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Rick

I’m a big advocate of looking up when walking around major buildings. It’s amazing what you’re missing at street level. The Recorder of the Archives hangs above Pennsylvania Ave. Author James Goode called it “the finest sculptured pediment in Washington” … Continue reading →

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The Five Guys in the sky

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Rick

Sometimes you have to look up to see the great attraction. On the steps of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, you’re rushing up the steps to see the third president. Coming down, you notice the Tidal Basin, White House straight ahead, … Continue reading →

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