Folded Circle, Two Squares, (sculpture).

Folded Circle, Two Squares, (sculpture).

Benton, Fletcher, 1931- , sculptor.

Fletcher Benton Studio, founder.

Folded Circle, Two Squares, (sculpture).

Dedicated June 14, 1980.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: slate covered; Basin: slate lined.

Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. x 8 ft. 2 1/2 in.; Base: approx. H 18 in. x W. 9 ft. 11 in. x D. 9 ft. 11 in. x L. 13 ft. 11 in.; Basin: approx. H. 18 in. x W. 38 ft. 4 in. x D. 38 ft. x Diam. 54 ft.

(Plaque on rim of basin:) Folded Circle Two Squares/Fletcher Benton, '55/25th Anniversary Gift/Class of 1955 unsigned

A bent circle with rectangle folded out of its center. The rectangle, in turn, is bent into two connected squares. It sits on a triangular base in the middle of a triangular pool. Five lamps below water level line the front inner wall of the pool.

Abstract -- Geometric

Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Oxford

Administered by Miami University, Department of Physical Facilities, Cole Services Building, Oxford, Ohio, 45056

Located Miami University, Miami University Art Museum, Patterson Avenue, Entrance, adjacent to auditorium windows, Oxford, Ohio 45056

Donated to University for the new art museum building by the artist and the Class of 1955 in honor of its 25th anniversary. Artist was a member of the Class of 1955.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cincinnati survey, 1994.

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