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Gus Cobos
07-09-2009, 05:14 AM
In Rockefeller Center in New York City, directly across the street from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, is this two ton statue of Atlas; a companion piece to Prometheus, and the largest sculptural work at Rockefeller Center. Atlas carries the heavens upon his shoulders as punishment for defying Zeus. Designed and cast in 1936 by Lee Lawrie and Rene Chambellan, the statue's exaggerated musculature and stylized body are characteristic of the Art Deco style. :cool:

Alfred Forns
07-09-2009, 07:16 AM
Great perspective Gus !!! That is one I remember !!!

Jackie Schuknecht
07-09-2009, 05:12 PM
Like how you have got the building in the world that Atlas is holding up. Thanks for the explanation too Gus:)

Ákos Lumnitzer
07-10-2009, 02:06 AM
Great perspective Gus! Thanks for sharing.

denise ippolito
07-10-2009, 06:52 AM
Gus, I like the perspective too!!