The Palace of Arts in San Francisco is a unique construction that originally was built for a short-term purpose, for an exhibition that lasted less than one year, however the energy which was put in the creation of the structure stretched its existence for half a century. The Roman architectural style and structure is displayed in the columns lining the building. These columns were initially projected to be Corinthian, that is architectural design of ancient Rome. The same conscious understanding of space and surroundings can be found in Roman plan, using the organically supporting materials. The central part of the Palace is recognized as the rotunda it was situated near the pond that added extra attraction of the Palace, and gave its guests an astonishing experience.
There were more 100 fireproof display rooms; numerous types of artworks of artists that worked in a variety of parts of the globe were held in there. This area had been raised at the back of the domed area in order to provide a bigger space for the main spot of the Palace, which is the central rotunda. The eight Roman columns and the circular dome make up the pergola connected by a bridge to the middle rotunda. Such form of construction can be found in Roman holy places of the early times. This symbol shows the dignity of the Roman architecture even though it is debased by the obvious reconstruction of the ruins. This contact of elements causes a mood of “melancholy” to spectators.
The Greek culture has its elements in the added designs and decorations of the Palace of Fine Arts. The ornate decorations, the murals, and the sculptures indicate the architectural motif of the Greeks revealed in the Palace. Some of the valued artworks consist of frescos of Robert Reid. The murals consist of four pieces describing mostly the improvement of art in the various parts of the world, as planned by the original purpose of the exhibition. Other art pieces of the Palace represent the excessive architectural design classically seen in architecture of Greece. The statues show the strong emotion in the absence of talent, as the ornaments mostly portray the culture. Besides to the decorations, the last panel situated beneath the dome stands for the Greek specifically, culture, the significance of arts in the culture.
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