George Washington High School - Monument Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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ART WORK IN THE CEDAR MODERN sculpture has furnished the theme of the 1930 “Cedar.” The reproductions found in this book are block prints that follow the line technique of Rockwell Kent. The hands that appear on the title page were originally designed by Mario Korbel. “Speed” and “The Dancing Group” by Harriet W. Frismuth were selected to represent the staff of “The Cedar” ami Contents” respectively. Such figures as the former create a feeling of forward motion; while balance in the delicate poise of the human figure is displayed in the Latter. “Mother” by Ivan M astro vie is the title of the statue which introduces the Faculty” section. This sculptor is outstanding for diversity in his sculpture; some is classical, and some is extremely modern. He is a Dalmatian whose art has come to symbolize the national aspirations of that brave people. Antonio Marini is an Italian sculptor who has vast cuture in the arts of all periods. It is his work, “Foresight,” which has been copied to introduce the section for Classes. Although this statue is based on classical principles of design, it carries with it a touch of the modern feeling. “Forever Young.” and its companion male figure, “Forever Panting,” which precede the sections devoted to “Activities” and “Clubs” were designed by Allan Clark, an American sculptor. These representations of youthful emotions are typical examples of Allan Clark’s unusual simplification of line. Right to the Jaw,” the title of the block print for “Athletics” was made by Mahroni Young. It was recently acquired by the Brooklyn Museum. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s monument to Columbus” which was erected for the Port Of Palos has been used to make the “Autographs” section attractive. Victory” by a native Iowan, Abastenia St. L. Eberle, is the original from which the Finis” print has been made. The poise and superb physique of this figure deserve admiration of the lovers of competition. With grim concentration which is strikingly portrayed in the face, the figure has at last grasped the symbolic Laurel wreath. Ten IIMIIIIIMIIMINIIIIIII 19 3 0 mill niiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMwiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii