Tour Guide Tell All

The Art of the Capitol Building

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April rolls along with a discussion about art in the United States Capitol. There is a lot of art and some of it is great! And some of it is.... less great!
 
Join Rebecca and Becca as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly with respect to the art in our Capitol. 
 
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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

  • The Architect of the Capitol is officially in charge of all the art: https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art
  • Capitol Historical Society: https://capitolhistory.org/explore/united-states-capitol-artwork-collection/
  • The article that inspired this episode, art depicting enslavers in the Capitol: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/interactive/2022/capitol-art-slaveholders-confederates/
  • Statuary Hall Collection: https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/statuary-hall-collection-by-location
  • Removing confederate art: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/29/1011303611/the-house-votes-to-remove-confederate-statues-in-the-u-s-capitol
  • OpEd by fellow tour guide Tim Krepp: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/08/22/keep-confederate-statues-in-congress-they-let-us-know-some-states-are-proud-of-racism/

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