The files represent Ms. Dunitz' personal collection of materials collected over the years of her involvement in documenting and preserving Los Angeles murals. They are available for consultation in the Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library, University of Southern California. For an appointment, contact the Library at (213) 740-1956. The images are accessible for fair use. However, muralists retain all rights to their work, and Robin Dunitz retains copyright for the images. Any requests for permission to reproduce the images must be directed to: Robin Dunitz, 503-764-9897, rjdunitz@comcast.net USC Helen Topping Architecture and Fine Arts Library Watt Hall 4d, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0294 afa@usc.edu
Description
Metamorphosis, North Hills, 1996. Noble Avenue Elementary School, exterior, 8329 Noble Avenue (at Roscoe Boulevard), North Hills. The mural uses the life cycle of the butterfly as a metaphor for the role of education in a child's life. "Born in the world a larva child. Into the chrysalis of education I go. Shrouded with knowledge I spread my wings and soar like a butterfly." (poem by Melinda Lewis). Acrylic on masonry, 12' x 63', by Alfredo Diaz Flores. Sponsored by Noble Avenue Elementary School. -- Dunitz, Street gallery, rev. 2nd ed., p. 155, #82.
Type
image
Format
1 slide : col. 2 x 2 in. color slides slides (photographs)
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