The Triumph Of Civilization

The Triumph Of Civilization and her accompanying sphinxes are located inside the Los Angeles Central Library, at the top of the formal marble stairs above its 5th Street entrance. Created by Lee Lawrie primarily of marble and copper, The Triumph Of Civilization stands thus: holding in her left hand a spear that’s resting on a turtle and topped by a lit beacon; holding open in her right hand a book inscribed with ancient Greek lettering; wearing on her head a crown featuring the Bear & Star flanked by two winged angels; wearing down the front of her chest a copper banner depicting in ascending order three Egyptian pyramids, a trireme coastal vessel, a Neo-Assyrian lamassu standing in front of a closed gate, the Acropolis in Athens, Romulus and Remus suckling from the teat of their wolf-bitch guardian, a Chinese-style dragon, Shiva dancing, the frontal facade of Notre Dame in Paris, an American bison, a Conestoga wagon, and the Liberty bell. Each accompanying sphinx braces open upon its forepaws a book inscribed with ancient Greek lettering. The German-born Lee Lawrie also created the sculptures at 30 Rockefeller center, including Prometheus.

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vlog 13Jun2019

This graffiti alley is located just west of 7th and Los Angeles.

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vlog11Jun2019

The music is Beethoven’s 7th. The art is located inside 2000 Avenue of the Stars, and the reflected building is 2049 Century Park E.

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update 9Jun19

americanifesto and liesmith are changing formats!!!! get ready for experimental short videos of me reading historical placards, discussing current events, or examining ideas my mind finds compelling. part of my focus will be on telling stories of hidden or marginalized people (such as women, immigrants, the LGBTQC community, Native Americans, people whose skin is darker than that of a European, etc.), and I’m switching to video in part so that visually-challenged and/or illiterate individuals can experience a sliver of the world through me. thank you for commenting, liking, visiting, and joining me on this new adventure. jP

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haiku4June2019

Things are looking up!

(Even in times of crisis,

Look up to feel well.)

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