A Figure in Contrapasso Pose

Figure in Contrapasso Pose

Torso of Venus sculpted in bronze in 1920 by Aristide Maillol stands proudly in contrapasso pose. She is located in the Columbus Museum of Art.

An Image of Jesus Christ and a Saint

An Image of Jesus Christ and a Saint

Jan Joest van Kalkar painted  this oil painting titled Virgin and Child with St. Anne around 1450. The piece is in the Columbus Museum of Art.

A Design Reminiscent of Islamic Art

Islamic Art

The two front bottles were created by Islamic artists. The center front bottle specifically was created in Iran in 638-1099, and the one on the left was found in Tel Ira, made in the 7th-8th century. They are both free-blown glass and can be found in the Columbus Museum of Art.

An Example of Street Art

This mural, located on the side of CCAD’s Grant Lab building, is a beautiful form of street art. In this instance, street art is being used to deliver a message about the school it inhabits. The message it delivers is one of individuality and community, implying that both of these are strong values of the school.

An Architectural Element Employing the Roman Arch Design

The archway entrance to the First Congressional Church, located right behind CCAD’s campus, employs excellent use of the Roman archway design. Archways are very common in churches and other religious buildings such as this one. 

An Image Employing an Egyptian Design Element

This bronze sculpture of a lion is located outside of Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse on Nationwide Blvd. This piece depicts an animal posed as a guardian at an entrance, which was a common element of design which was used in ancient Egyptian art and architecture. 

A Lancet Window

These long, narrow lancet windows line either side of the basilica church on Broad street. 

Inside, the light comes through and illuminates a large main hall.