Murphy Sculpture Gardens ?EUR" Art In The Park!
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The Murphy Sculpture Gardens, also known as the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Gardens is one of the most interesting parks in the United States. Its unique concept is based on European plazas and it portrays a magnificent collection of monuments.
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Located in Los Angeles, in the University of California grounds, the Murphy Sculpture Gardens is an amazing concept of a park and is run by the Hammer Museum. It spreads across more than five acres and was inaugurated in 1967. Most of the sculptures here are abstract and figural and the grounds have been landscaped to bring out the beauty of these monuments. Today it features well over seventy such monuments, each an original creation and each contributed by famous artists.
Initially when the grounds were prepared to make way for such an amazing portrayal of art, eleven sculptures from the David E Bright estate were acquired. Once the area was ready for display of other works of art, contributions by various artists were taken for display. The collection of monuments on display at the Murphy Gardens showcase the various approaches to sculpturing, especially the styles that bring abstract and figural elements together.
The concept of this garden was brought to the university grounds by its third chancellor, Dr. Franklin D. Murphy who inspired by the European style of plazas and parks, believed that the best way to appreciate a piece of art is by making it a part of daily life. He also believed that the physical environment played a major role in learning and the more pleasant the surroundings are, the more inspired students will be. His love for art and his vision paved way for part of the university grounds to be transformed into this magnificent park which displays some of the most interesting pieces of art. The design and developments of these gardens were due to his efforts and it brought some of the finest 19th and 20th century sculptures into the park.
The area features numerous other attractions and for visitors to Los Angeles there are various lodging options to choose from depending on the places they wish to explore. While one can find budget hotels in and around the city, those seeking to enjoy the best of what Los Angeles has to offer can choose from the best Beverly Hills hotels that provides luxury accommodation. For the utmost indulgence and easy access to some of the most interesting attractions in the area try a Beverly Hills luxury hotel such as The Peninsula Beverly Hills.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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