Studies in the History of Art, Volume 30: The Mall in Washington, 1791-1991

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As the most important symbolic space in the United States, the Mall in Washington, D.C. has been a vital emblem of national spirit and ideals ever since Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant first envisioned it over two hundred years ago. This book explores the Mall's origins and growth, shaped by shifting political forces and cultural values.

This is a publication by the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA), the Gallery's research institute.

As the most important symbolic space in the United States, the Mall in Washington, D.C. has been a vital emblem of national spirit and ideals ever since Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant first envisioned it over two hundred years ago. This book explores the Mall's origins and growth, shaped by shifting political forces and cultural values.



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This is a publication by the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA), the Gallery's research institute.

As the most important symbolic space in the United States, the Mall in Washington, D.C. has been a vital emblem of national spirit and ideals ever since Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant first envisioned it over two hundred years ago. This book explores the Mall's origins and growth, shaped by shifting political forces and cultural values.



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