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Naked Washington art Sparks humor and prudery in capital halls
Capitol nude statues and nudity in federal buildings ignite debate from Ashcroft era coverups to arguments about art. Officials say drapes protect TV audiences while critics call prudery partly comical and tragic. The piece chronicles lingering exposed figures at the Memorial Bridge, State Department, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and Justice Department with quotes from observers and curators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Capitol Hill
Patent Office
Memorial Bridge
State Department
National Cathedral
Library of Congress
Susan Lineberry
Hampton
Kevin
U.S. Capitol
House
Billy Collins
America
Father Time
Capitol
Barbara Wolanin
Justice Department
Spirit of Justice
John Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Justice
Law
Arthur C. Dante
the Nation Magazine
Associated Press
Congress
Wolanin
Justice Building
Majesty
Ms. Prosperity
Mr. Opportunity
C. Paul Jennewein
Commission of Fine Arts
Lincoln Memorial