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Pryce, Edward L.,
Religion -- God
Religion -- Christianity
Religion -- Islam
Religion -- Buddhism
Religion -- Angel
Emblem -- Ankh
Emblem -- Cross
Emblem -- Chi-rho Monogram
Outdoor Sculpture -- Alabama -- Tuskegee Institute
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Untitled, (sculpture).
Artist:
Pryce, Edward L., sculptor.
Title:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Dates:
1971-1972.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Copper repousse mounted on plywood.
Dimensions:
Approx. 2 1/2 ft. x 13 ft. x 1/2 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Twelve relief panels over the entrance of the University chapel. The panelsincorporate religions of the world, both ancient and modern, with an emphasis on Christianity. Images and symbols within the work are meant to convey the ecumenical nature of the chapel. The central panel features a figurative symbol of God. Other images include a Buddha, a crescent, star and scimitar for
Islam
, a vivier for Voodooism, an Ankh for Egypt, the yin-yang emblem, the Chi-roh monogram and Zoroastrian and Siamese wheels.
Subject:
Religion
--
God
Religion
--
Christianity
Religion
--
Islam
Religion
--
Buddhism
--
Buddha
Religion
--
Angel
Emblem
--
Ankh
Emblem
--
Cross
Emblem
--
Chi-rho Monogram
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Alabama
--
Tuskegee Institute
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama 36088
Located Tuskegee University, Chapel, above entrance doors on south side, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
Remarks:
See IAS files for detailed descriptions of the individual panels.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
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 AL000349
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Inventory of American Sculpture
AL000349
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