Rotunda at CA State Capitol Buliding

When I visited the California State Capitol Building last March I took this picture while standing in the middle of the first floor main entrance. The whole room was surrounded by wonderful works of art, but the view of the ceiling in the Rotunda was amazing. According to the State Capitol Museum "this circular room is 53 feet in diameter and rises 128 feet from the basement of the building to the oculus at the apex of the inner dome."

The style is Renaissance Revival with pastel colors and gold ornamentation throughout the design. Awe striking beauty, wonderful sight to see. For more info about the art at the capitol building's architecture and this work of art go to the California State Capitol Museum website...

art writers & critics wanted

The Chaffey College Art History program and the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art seek students with the ability and interest in writing about the visual arts. These students will have the opportunity to author articles for publication on issues relevant to the visual arts at Chaffey College. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in careers in writing, criticism, art history and museum studies.

Contact John Machado, Art History, 909.652.6110, or Rebecca Trawick, Wignall Museum, 909.652.6493.