Art Treasures of the Oklahoma State Capitol
Author: Bob Burke
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Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781885596345
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Author: Bob Burke
Publisher:
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781885596345
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Bob Burke
Publisher: Gilcrease Museum
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780972565769
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExploring Oklahoma through paintings and sculpture, Art of the Oklahoma State Capitol examines the history of the state from the Indian Territory period through the twentieth century and beyond. Focusing on the art collected by Senator Charles Ford and sponsored by the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, it reveals--through the vision of talented artists from around the state--the personalities of those who have shaped Oklahoma's past and present. Art of the Oklahoma State Capitol is divided into five sections, each detailing different aspects of the Oklahoma experience. The first section, "Oklahoma's People," features portraits of the famous as well as the ordinary men and women who challenged themselves and those around them to improve life for the citizens of the state and of the nation. The next section, "Oklahoma's Beauty," examines the state's ever-changing landscape, from the Tall Grass Prairie to the flatland of the Panhandle. The section "Living History" presents paintings of historical scenes, both international and local. Sections on bronze sculpture and nineteenth-century lithographs by McKenny and Hall round out the book and demonstrate the depth of the Senate Collection. Senator Ford has personally selected each work of art in this unique collection. Showcasing works by Charles Banks Wilson, Mike Wimmer, Linda Tuma Roberston, and many others, this book highlights some of the more prominent contemporary artists working in Oklahoma.
Author: Bob Burke
Publisher:
Published: 2014-07-07
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9780989549912
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Author: Oklahoma State Capital
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Published: 1900
Total Pages: 94
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Trait Thompson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2022-08
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1467108278
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of the Oklahoma State Capitol is as wild and unpredictable as the story of Oklahoma itself. The on-again, off-again effort to construct the statehouse lasted five years as Oklahoma City and Guthrie jockeyed back and forth, each laying claim to the capital city. Finally, seven years after statehood, ground was broken on the capitol. Oklahoma's third governor, Robert Williams, seeking to keep costs low, put himself in charge of the Oklahoma State Capitol Building Commission and made the following controversial decision that would be debated for decades afterwards: he would forgo the structure's planned ornamental dome. It would not be added until 85 years later. Dome or no dome, the capitol has served as the People's House, a place for Oklahomans to let their voices be heard throughout the generations.
Author: Marion Rock
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Published: 1900
Total Pages: 96
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Frank H. Greer
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Published: 1900
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Cathy Keating
Publisher: Lb Collection
Published: 2000-01-01
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ISBN-13: 9781890113162
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a guided tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol, describing the legislature, architecture, artwork, grounds, and famous Oklahomans.
Author: Charles Ford
Publisher: Oklahoma Heritage Association
Published: 2011-11-01
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781885596949
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