| Description |
319 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Summary |
"From the beginning John D. Rockefeller Jr. incorporated art into his plans for Rockefeller Center in New York City, commissioning pieces meant to inspire the viewer with idealism, work ethics, and religion. Over one hundred major works embellish the twenty-two acre complex, making the center the world's largest indoor/outdoor urban museum. The artists include such noted figures as Gaston Lachaise, Lee Lowrie, Paul Manship, Carl Milles, Isamu Noguchi, Diego Rivera, and William Zorach. This book is the first comprehensive review of their work." "Each chapter investigates a single building, illustrated with both historic and dramatic new photographs. Also included are explanations of the themes, myths, and allegories. The book provides a color-coded map of the buildings in the center and a biographical index of the contributing artists."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Rockefeller, John D., Jr. (John Davison), 1874-1960 -- Art patronage.
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Rockefeller Center -- Art collections.
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Art, American -- New York (State) -- New York -- 20th century.
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Art deco -- New York (State) -- New York.
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Art -- Private collections -- New York (State) -- New York.
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| Author |
Rockefeller Center.
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| LC no. |
2005015177 |
| ISBN |
0393060829 hardcover |
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