Exploration and Discovery #2: The Scholar
Category: Public Art Projects
Details
Artist: Ken Rowe
Location: Nashville Public Library Courtyard
Medium: Cast bronze, fabricated bronze, fabricated steel base
Description: The second piece of "Exploration and Discovery" represents the active pursuit of knowledge. The rug beneath the scholar is worn from looking into the telescopes. The planets are in the astronomical position of December 25, 1779, the day James Robertson crossed the Cumberland River and onto the future site of Nashville. Six of the telescopes are aimed at Nashville landmarks and two at astronomical bodies.
Nearby Dining
- Morton's The Steakhouse618 Church St (132 feet N)
- Copper Branch Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant601 Church St (253 feet SE)
- Frankie Rose Coffee706 Church St (262 feet W)
- Sixty Vines5055 Broadway Place (298 feet W)
Nearby Shopping
- Hermitage Hotel Gift Shop231 6th Ave N (575 feet N)
- Chauvet Arts215 Rep John Lewis Way N. (736 feet NE)
- Sam's Clothing & Shoes227 5th Ave N (770 feet NE)
- Downtown Presbyterian Church154 Rep. John Lewis Way N. (838 feet NE)
- The Normal Brand5068 Broadway Place (840 feet SE)
Nearby Arts & Entertainment
- Nashville Public Library615 Church St (174 feet E)
- Church Street Park600 Church St (274 feet NE)
- Chauvet Arts215 Rep John Lewis Way N. (736 feet NE)
- War Memorial Auditorium301 6th Ave N (795 feet NW)
Nearby Parking
- Davis Stone Garage 7th Ave N, S of Union (321 feet NW)
- Sheraton Grand Hotel623 Union St (372 feet NW)
- Work & Greer211 6th Ave N (375 feet NE)
- Tulane714 Church St (411 feet W)