{"product_id":"creative-genius-9781496237729","title":"Creative Genius","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew buildings reveal truths, inspire greatness, and narrate the creation of humanity. \u003ci\u003eCreative Genius: The Art of the Nebraska Capitol\u003c\/i\u003e documents such a place. The Nebraska Capitol—once called “a peak in the history of building accomplishment”—breaks the boundaries of architecture and art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreative Genius\u003c\/i\u003e unveils new images of the art of the Capitol in striking detail. Included are some of the greatest works by some of America’s most recognized artists and visionaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Along with remarkable visuals, \u003ci\u003eCreative Genius\u003c\/i\u003e delivers insights into the extraordinary stories and vision behind the art. Steeped in history and lore, the building narrates the creation of the universe and life, as well as the epic journey of the peoples of Nebraska. This book reveals the themes driving the art, chronicles the stories behind artists and their creations, and celebrates the beauty embodied in this influential building.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Nebraska State Capitol may be the most beautiful capitol building in the United States. From the day it opened, it’s been recognized as an outlier relative to its forty-nine rivals. The influential leaders of American Architect certainly thought so, choosing to feature the Nebraska Capitol in the October 1934 issue soon after the building opened. In the introduction, they wrote: \u003cbr\u003e ‘From the engineering standpoint, the building embodies the cumulative results of American energy, inventive skill and organizing ability; and from all combined points of view, it stands as a remarkable interpretation of innumerable events that have shaped the progress of American art, industry, and democratic government.’”—from the prologue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGratitude\u003cbr\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Prologue\u003cbr\u003e The Building\u003cbr\u003e Floor Mosaics\u003cbr\u003e Vestibule\u003cbr\u003e Foyer\u003cbr\u003e Rotunda\u003cbr\u003e Warner Chamber\u003cbr\u003e Norris Chamber\u003cbr\u003e Governor's Suite\u003cbr\u003e Law Library and Courts\u003cbr\u003e Memorial Chamber\u003cbr\u003e Exterior\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Image Credits","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409246593367,"sku":"9781496237729","price":27.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496237729.jpg?v=1730506130","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/creative-genius-9781496237729","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}