Abstraction, Form VII - Austin, TX
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N 30° 16.234 W 097° 44.157
14R E 621587 N 3349443
Other titles: Spirit of Learning
Waymark Code: WM141TP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2021
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Abstract Allegory - Arts & Sciences - Education
Inscription on Front of pink granite base:
Expressing Humanity's need for
learning if it is to become victor
over ignorance and all its kin:
fear, hatred, warfare,
poverty, hunger, sickness.
Inscription on Back of pink granite base:
Dedicated to teachers and
public education employees
who through their lives of unique service
have opened and stimulated
inquiring minds and have
nurtured and perpetuated
our civilization through the lives
of generations of students who
have led and continue to lead
the State of Texas toward ever
higher and worthy
goals - through education
the basis for all progress.
TITLE: Abstraction, Form VII
ARTIST(S): Charles Umlauf
DATE: 1989
MEDIUM: Bronze on pink granite base
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000079
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None noted
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