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This image depicts the "New Perspectives of Progress" ceiling mural in the Los Angeles Central Library's rotunda in Los Angeles, California
MomentThis image depicts the "New Perspectives of Progress" ceiling mural in the Los Angeles Central Library's rotunda in Los Angeles, California. The mural is a complex and allegorical representation of civilization's progress, featuring mythological figures, constellations of the zodiac, and symbolic elements like the moon, the planets, and figures representing virtues and arts. Humans are depicted in various poses, some flying or floating, symbolizing movement and aspiration. The color palette is mainly composed of pale blues, creams, and browns. A central circular opening or oculus punctuates the center of the ceiling.
