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The Hall of Christ, (sculpture). Artist:  Pelz, Paul J., architect. Title:  The Hall of Christ, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Aula Christi, (sculpture). Digital Reference:  Medium:  Concrete and tile, painted. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  The sculptural decoration on the building includes the pediment design and arched panels flanking the entrance doors. Centered in the pediment is the Bible, with rays disseminating its message in all directions. A pair of classically-draped figures appear in each of the two arch spandrels. Subject:  Object -- Written Matter -- Bible Figure group -- Female Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Chautauqua Architectural component Relief Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Chautauqua Institution, Clark & Miller Street, Chautauqua, New York 14722 Located Chautauqua Institution, Wythe & South Street, Hall of Christ, Chautauqua, New York Remarks:  Dr. Paul J. Pelz, one of the designers of the Library of Congress, was the architect of the Hall of Christ. The cornerstones were laid on June 7, 1900 and the building was completed in 1909. IAS files contain related excerpts from Richard N. Campen's "Chautauqua Impressions: Architecture and Ambience," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, c1984, pg. 45, 47; and Pauline Fancher's "Chautauqua, Its Architecture and Its People," Miami, FL: Banyan Books, c1978, pg. 66. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994. Illustration:  Image on file. Campen, Richard N., "Chautauqua Impressions: Architecture and Ambience," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, c1984, pg. 47. Note:  The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS NY000458   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture NY000458 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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