Alma Mater statue
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The Alma Mater statue is a famous bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French that sits on the steps of Columbia University's Low Memorial Library, symbolizing wisdom and the university’s welcoming spirit.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Alma Mater statue canonical | 3 |
| Alma Mater (statue) | 1 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bronze sculpture
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ statue ⓘ |
| artMovement | Beaux-Arts ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Columbia University ⓘ |
| coordinateLocation | New York City, approximate coordinates of Low Memorial Library steps ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| creator | Daniel Chester French ⓘ |
| depicts |
personification of the university
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seated female figure ⓘ |
| genre |
allegorical sculpture
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public art ⓘ |
| hasColor | dark brown patina ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
emblem of Columbia University identity
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popular graduation photo location ⓘ |
| hasMotif |
academic regalia
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laurel leaves ⓘ owl of wisdom ⓘ |
| hasPart |
crown
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inscription "Alma Mater" ⓘ owl motif ⓘ scepter ⓘ throne-like chair ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | iconic symbol of Columbia University ⓘ |
| inception | early 20th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy | classical sculpture ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Columbia University
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Manhattan ⓘ Morningside Heights ⓘ New York City ⓘ |
| location | steps of Low Memorial Library ⓘ |
| materialUsed | bronze ⓘ |
| notableWorkOf | Daniel Chester French ⓘ |
| partOf |
Morningside Heights campus
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surface form:
Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University
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| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
Columbia University traditions
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campus tours ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
learning
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the university’s welcoming spirit ⓘ wisdom ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ceremonial gatherings
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photography spot ⓘ student meeting place ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
Alma Mater (statue)