Lorch Hall Bas Reliefs and Decorative Details
Artist Unknown; Unknown
Description
Physical Description:
These bas reliefs consist of several elements. Along the east side of the building are medallions featuring names of famous architects and artists, including Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian, Brunelleschi, etc. The seals of the State of Michigan and the University of Michigan also appear on the façades. The central tower features panels with symbols representative of architecture and learning. These reflect Lorch Hall's original use as the College of Architecture Building (which at the time included the Art Department).
The weathervane is meant to look like a ship in full sail, but close inspection reveals that the sail is an artist's palette, the mast is a brush, and a t-square serves as the hull. These also reflect the building's original purpose
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