Description: 1964-65 NEW YORK CITY WORLD'S FAIR - Vatican Pavilion - ARCHITECTURE, EXPOSITION: The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the third major world's fair to be held in New York City. However, the fair did not receive official sanctioning from the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE). Hailing itself as a "universal and international" exposition, the fair's theme was "Peace Through Understanding", dedicated to "Man's Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe". Among the international representatives was the Vatican pavilion. The most important work of art at the Fair and in the pavilion, was Michelangelo's 465-year-old masterpiece in carved Carrara marble, the Pieta, generally held to be one of the finest examples of Christian art in any medium. Installed in Old St. Peter's Basilica in 1499, it had never been taken from the Vatican until the late Pope John XXIII granted permission for it to be brought to the Fair. The pavilion in which it is exhibited is an oval-shaped building topped by a cross, with a curving wall extending from the entrance. The pavilion and its contents have as their theme, "The Church is Christ Living in the World." THE MASTERWORK. The Pieta represents the body of Christ in His mother's arms, just after He was taken from the cross. The statue is displayed in a setting by stage designer Jo Mielziner. Guest may view it from moving platforms. This Photochromatic postcard shows the piece. The card is in good condition. Dexter Press. West Nyack. No. 72588-B.
Price: 9 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Continent: North America
Material: Paper
Theme: Roman Catholic, Aerial View, Architecture, Exposition, Religious
Region: New York
Country: USA
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Chrome
Year Manufactured: 1964
Subject: Vatican Pavilion
Postage Condition: Unposted
Circulated: Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
City: New York City
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Michelangelo: pieta
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Brand/Publisher: Dexter Press
Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945)
