Lodwrick M. Cook Rotunda
Murals in the Lodwrick M. Cook Rotunda were done by Dean Cornwell, and depict "four great eras of California history, including discovery, mission building, americanization and the founding of Los Angeles, the beginnings of arts and industry, and conquering of the elements in California. Completed in 1932, their color values were purposely restrained to harmonize with the many-colored mosaic-like dome decorations by Julian E. Garnsey." (From Art in Central Library - LAPL, a handout.)
Tom Bradley Wing
The chandeliers in the Bradley Wing atrium are by Therman Statom. The themes
explored in these chandeliers are concepts of natural phenomena, man made endeavors, and ethereal ideas, which were designed to echo the elements of the solar system reflected in the Cook Rotunda chandelier. The
lanterns in the atrium, located at each escalator landing and entitled "Illumination" are designed by Anne Preston.
(From Art in Central Library - LAPL, a handout.)
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