Corrado Parducci in Downtown Detroit Take a Closer Look at Some of 12 Sculptor, Corrado Parducci's Best Work in Downtown Detroit Feb 2017

Corrado Parducci in Downtown Detroit Take a closer look at some of 12 sculptor, Corrado Parducci's best work in downtown Detroit Feb 2017

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Standard Savings & Loan 1 Guardian Building 2 Buhl Building 3 Bankers Trust Company Building... 4 Other Other Other Other Note Parducci's metal grill above the Among Parducci's many contributions to Parducci's gothic sculptures include the This ornate bank building is covered in main entrance.The griffon, a mythical this extravagant Art Deco gem, are the keystone above the main entrance that Parducci's work, including this prickly creature that guards precious treasure, Native American figures representing features Mercury, the god of Commerce. stone thistle that symbolizes protection. often adorns bank architecture. Safety and Security.

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Penobscot Buiding 5 Security Trust Company Buildin... 6 First State Bank Building 7 Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse... 8 Other Other Other Courthouse Here, Parducci incorporated Native Albert Kahn hired Parducci to create Walk next door to find another Albert Parducci's sculptures and medallions American motifs with figures wearing sculptures of classical nature scenes for Kahn bank featuring a collection of representing various government elaborate headdresses, eagles, and this Beaux Arts - style bank. Greek animals, people and foliage. symbols stand out prominently against symbols representing sun worship. this Art Deco building's smooth limestone exterior.

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St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Ch... 9 David Stott Building 10 Detroit Public Library - Skill... 11 Music Hall Center For The Perf... 12 Church Other Library Music Venue Parducci's work animates this This dramatic red brick tower sits atop a This modern classical library building Look up to see Parducci figures Romanesque church's facade. Look granite and limestone base, made all the features reliefs by Parducci that representing tragedy and comedy, closely at the panels above each door for more dynamic by Parducci's designs at symbolize knowledge. positioned against a tile backdrop. beautiful ecclesiastical scenes. the main entrance and elevator lobby.

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