In reply to: Fairly persuasive. posted by doolinbanjos
What's the defense of leaving the murals there? That there is a difference of opinion as to whether they lack sensitivity to the consequences of Columbus' actions and legacy?
I had no intention of making this about Jenkins, but rather this particular decision.
I do not know how art historians regard them.
If they are significant art, I see the argument for their display. Particularly as the message says they cannot be relocated.
If they are just old and a tradition, I don’t mind covering them.
Personally, I couldn’t pick them out of a lineup. But I have no eye for art.
perspective. I personally think that they’re fairly well done for the genre (essenially late 19th century American Catholic ecclesiastical art), but there’s not a lot of historical significance to them.
I can go either way with the University’s decision.
..when Florida State visits Notre Dame stadium.
ND appears to be preserving their value as art, including viewability within the proper context, while removing the traditional aspect of being casually viewable on a walk through that Admin building.