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New Post Office, Washington, D.C. The New Post Office in Washington, D.C., is part of a complex of historic buildings in the Federal Triangle. It is located across 12th Street NW from the Old Post Office and next to the National Mall. The building was originally constructed in 1934 to serve as the headquarters of the Post Office Department. It was one of the first buildings to feature New Deal–funded murals and statues, a program established by the Roosevelt administration in response to the Great Depression. The murals depict the history of the American frontier through the development of the postal service. However, some of the murals have been criticized for their portrayal of Native Americans and have been covered up. In 2013, the building was renamed the William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building in honor of former President Bill Clinton.
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Something There |
そこにいる何か 宗教的経験の諸相 第三講 見えないものの実在 ウィリアム・ジェイムズ |
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Letter to Shareholders
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株主の皆様へ。 |
Baldessari sings LeWitt
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If it was in my neighborhood
I'd be here at once a week |
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An Anagram of Harlow
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| 人間宣言 Humanity Declaration
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From the Humanity Declaration, an imperial rescript issued by Emperor Hirohito of Japan as part of a New Year's statement on January 1, 1946, at the request of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. *Us -- (朕), (imperial) I, me (similar to the royal we) |
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San Marco Cells Frescos by Fra Angelico and his followers in the dormitory of San Marco, Florence. From 1438 to 1443, Fra Angelico, a painter and Dominican friar, lived at the Convent of San Marco in Florence. He and his assistants, including Benozzo Gozzoli, Décorated the monastery with frescoes. The frescoes in the friars' dormitory cells, which were often painted for prayer, used the trompe l'œil style to create the illusion of continuous space. Around 40 years later, Girolamo Savonarola also lived there. The convent is now the Museo Nazionale di San Marco. |
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Pennsylvania Station, NYC (1910–1963) Architects: McKim, Mead & White. Built by: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). Penn Station was a monumental structure designed to celebrate rail travel. It opened in 1910 but was demolished in 1963 after only 53 years. It was located between 31st and 33rd Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues in Manhattan. The PRR also constructed a tunnel connecting Manhattan to the Hudson and East Rivers. The station's architecture was inspired by Roman architecture, particularly the Basilica of Constantine. The exterior featured massive Doric columns, and the interior featured a steel-and-glass train shed. The grand main waiting room was modeled after the Baths of Caracalla and boasted lavish interiors with coffered ceilings, travertine marble, and Décorative ironwork. However, by the 1950s, rail travel had declined due to the increased popularity of air travel and highways in the United States. Penn Station had become expensive to maintain and outdated. Demolition began in 1963 and was completed in 1966. Madison Square Garden was built on the site, and the station remains beneath it. |
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Taksim Mosque, Istanbul (since 2021) The mosque is located in Taksim Square. After decades of political and legal battles, the mosque opened in 2021 and was inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Unlike historic mosques, which are made of stone, the Taksim Mosque was constructed using modern materials. It includes a cultural center, an exhibition space, a library, and underground parking, integrating religious and public functions. It is located in front of the Taksim Square subway station and the iconic structures in the square that symbolize modern, secular Turkey. These include the Republic Monument (Cumhuriyet Anıtı), which commemorates the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The monument features statues of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, İsmet İnönü, and Fevzi Çakmak. The Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) is a major venue for opera, ballet, concerts, and theater. Originally opened in 1969, it was closed for renovations and rebuilt by 2021. Gezi Park is adjacent to the square. It was the epicenter of the 2013 Gezi Park protests against authoritarianism. |
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Another chronicle of the Imperial Décor |
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