U.S. Capitol Art and Architecture
Professor Matthew Restall talked about how visitors to the U.S. Capitol experience the art and architecture, including the Statue of… read more
Professor Matthew Restall talked about how visitors to the U.S. Capitol experience the art and architecture, including the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome. He also discussed how Christopher Columbus, Native Americans, and females are depicted. Mr. Restall is a fellow with both the Library of Congress and U.S. Capitol Historical Society. close
People in this video
Hosting Organization
Series
Related Video
-
U.S. House Leadership Elections Since the 1960s
Catholic University politics professor Matthew Green discussed the determining factors in U.S. House leadership elections from the…
-
Paintings of 19th Century Washington, D.C.
Artist Peter Waddell showed his paintings of historical moments in 19th century Washington, D.C. Depictions included the…
-
Art Conservation in the U.S. Capitol
Christy Cunningham-Adams talked about the process of restoring original paint and paintings in the Capitol after years…
-
Chicago History and Architecture
Paul Jaskot spoke about the history and architecture of Chicago. Professor Jaskot traced the intertwined architectural,…