Learning - Parkman Plaza - Boston, MA
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N 42° 21.320 W 071° 03.818
19T E 330045 N 4691292
This is one of a group of three sculptures commissioned by George F. Parkman on the Boston Common. They were crafted by Arcangelo Cascieri and Adio di Biccari, dedicated in 1961. This depicts a male figure seated on a globe with a book and compass.
Waymark Code: WM7B1G
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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LEARNING



The inscription on the base of the Religion sculpture reads

PARKMAN PLAZA

Dedicated to the memory of
George F. Parkman 1823-1908
Through whose beneficence
Lafayette Mall was improved
and this plaza created
1958-1960
Hon. John F. Collins
and
Hon. John B. Hymes
Mayors of Boston

Martin F. Walsh, Frank R. Kelley
Harry J. Blake, Thomas J. Carty
Daniel G. O'connor, O. Philip Snowden
Parks & Recreation Commission
Shurcliff & Merrill Landscape Architects
Casciere and Di Biccaria sculpture.

From the Smithsonian Art Inventory

Three male figures symbolizing Learning, Religion, and Industry, in a salute to Boston's energy, scholarship, and spiritual life. Industry is represented by a figure operating a jackhammer. Learning is represented by a seated figure measuring with a compass held in his proper right hand while reading from an open book held in his proper left hand. He is seated on a globe. Religion is represented by a kneeling figure with his arms extended and his face turned to the sky. Each figure is installed on a separate base.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Learning

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Arcangelo Cascieri and Adio di Biccari

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1961

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Parkman Plaza (Boston Common)
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