Title: H1460

by Claus D. Moor

Material: White Carrara Marble

Carrara is a city in northern Italy southeast of Genoa.  It is famous for the white marble quarried here that was favored by Michelangelo. 

This 35,000-pound sculpture required a crane to put it in its place.  The 12-foot high sculpture was exhibited at Pier Walk 1999: The Chicago International Sculpture Exhibition.

College Foundation Gift: William E. Schmidt Charitable Foundation

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• Geometric
• Cold
• Doorway
• Monumental
• Gate
• Impressive

Other Questions:

• What are the shapes used to create this sculpture?
• Do you see any curves?
• How would the sculpture change if curves were added?
• As you walk up to and around the sculpture does your impression change?
• If you are at the garden, stand in the archway of the sculpture.
• If you are looking at it on your computer screen, imagine what it would be like if you stood in the archway.
• How does it feel?
• How does it change your view?
• Do you think the sculpture would have the same power if it were smaller?
• How would it change if it were created with different materials?
• Why do you think someone created this piece of art?
• How do you think they were trying to make you feel as you experienced it?

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