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Sculptor:
Norling, Barry 1945-  Search this
Medium:
Brass and copper with patina
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Bangor School Department 73 Harlow Street Bangor Maine 04401
Located Fifth Street Middle School 143 Fifth Street Bangor Maine
Date:
Commissioned March 15, 1990. 1990-1991. Dedicated Jan. 5, 1991
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1994.
Summary:
Four bas-relief sculptures are installed in a row on the facade of the Fifth Street School building. Scenes from school are, from left to right, a boy and girl in a science laboratory, three students seated at their desks and a female teacher at the front, five students at their lockers and three boys playing soccer. Each relief is framed within a light brick face against the dark red of the rest of the building.
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Occupation--Education--Teacher  Search this
Occupation--Education--Student  Search this
Recreation--Sport & Play--Soccer  Search this
Control number:
IAS ME000303
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_331385