Italian sculpture Arnaldo Pomodoro donated this globe in 1982 and sits in front of the Berkeley Library. The sphere has a 3d shape and is sculpted out of bronze which gives it the shiny gold exterior. It almost gives off an abstract feeling with the middle gaping open to reveal some sort of gears. I personally think this is a unique sculpture that makes one think about what it might actually mean.
Doctor Lawson
This bust caught my eye because, out of no where, my cousin started getting really excited saying "That's my name! That's my name!". I could not find any historical information on Doctor Lawson but I did note the detail in the way the bust was carved. The cream hue of the sculpture is pretty normal for busts complements the dark tones of the library very well. I'm glad my cousin spotted this sculpture.
The Old Library
This library at Trinity College houses 200,000 rare books. The ceiling has a barrel vault all the way through the room. It was originally built between 1712 and 1732 but then renovations were done around 1856 for more space for all the many books. My first impression of this library was that I just walked into the library at Hogwarts. I was mesmerized by all the old books and the tall majestic ceilings. It made me wish Harry Potter and Hogwarts were in the real world.
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