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Yale
University - Battell Chapel |
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..Dimensions.. 2 panels: 8' x 20' |
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..Materials..
Leaded painted and engraved antique and beveled glass with cast glass prisms |
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..Technique.. |
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..Location.. New Haven, CT |
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These two entranceways, which open onto the main
quadrangle at Yale, were designed as a part of the complete restoration
of the sanctuary, built in the 19th century. The design was developed
to organize and unify the various opening sizes and shapes within
the existing frame. The composition relates to the original ornamentation
in the sanctuary and was kept relatively simple to facilitate movement
through the entranceway. At the same time, the leaded composition
has a visual strength and rigor relating to the massive stone corner
of the building. White paint and large-scale grid elements contribute
to its appearance from the distance of the exterior courtyard. In
contrast, the engraved pattern introduces an element of delicacy
by breaking down the scale, enabling the work to be appreciated
at a close distance. Textured antique crystal glass visually expands
the entrance, making the transition more comfortable. The green
glass refers to the colors in the sanctuary and the exterior stone
of the buildings in the courtyard. |
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