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A Foreword to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition

By Juliet Helena Lumbard James
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The foreword presents a lyrical celebration of a coastal city transformed into a pastel fantasia for an international exposition, using allegorical figures—Energy, Enterprise, the Spirit of the East and West, Venus—to personify civic renewal and creative enterprise. Vivid imagery evokes domes, colonnades, gardens and floral pageantry, while an artist is cast as conductor of a color-music that shapes the visual spectacle. The author suggests that the exposition's beauty will promote cross-cultural understanding, stimulate higher ideals, and remain a guiding vision for future civic work.

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Juliet Helena Lumbard James

Juliet Helena Lumbard James was an American author known for her contributions to the literature surrounding the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915. Her notable works include "A Foreword to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition," which sets the stage for understanding the significance of the event. She also authored "Palaces and Courts of the Exposition," a comprehensive handbook detailing the architecture, sculpture, and mural paintings of the exposition, with a focus on their symbolic meanings. Additionally, her work "Sculpture of the Exposition Palaces and Courts" provides descriptive notes on the art of the statuary featured at the event, highlighting her expertise in art and architecture.

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