Murals in dome of rotunda, Robert Reid. Two series of paintings, four in
each, "Birth and Influence of Art," alternating with "The Four Golds of
California."
"Birth of Oriental Art," panel on west wall, toward main doorway. Man on
dragon attacking eagle, heavenly bird of inspiration. China, man in
bright robe. Japan, woman with parasol.
"Gold," panel to right, woman with wand; sits on horn of plenty pouring
gold.
"Ideals of Art," panel to right. Greek ideal, nude. Religion Madonna and
child. Heroism, Joan of Arc. Material youthful beauty, woman at left.
Nature without inspiration or ideal, peacock. Figures with wreath and
palm, rewards of art.
"Poppies," panel to right, second gold of California.
"Birth of European Art," panel to right. Altar with divine fire,
guardian with torch. Mortal in chariot grasps torch of inspiration.
Woman in lower corner with crystal globe, predicting future of art.
"Oranges," panel to right, third gold of California.
"Inspiration of Art," panel to right. Angels of inspiration above.
Figures of Sculpture, Architecture, Painting, Music, and Poetry.
"Wheat," panel to right, fourth gold of California.
"Priestess of Culture," Herbert Adams, of New York; female figure
surmounting columns within rotunda.
Coloring of dome, burnt orange, turquoise green, Sienna columns.
South Peristyle (curved colonnade).