Exploration and Discovery #2: The Scholar
Category:Public Art Projects
Address
615 Church St
Nashville, TN 37219
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 Art Walk
- Nashville Public Library615 Church St (adjacent)
- Exploration and Discovery #1: The Spark of Discovery615 Church St (adjacent)
- Exploration and Discovery #3: To the Moon615 Church St (adjacent)
- Emerge615 Church St. (171 feet NW)
- Castner-Knott Building616-618 Church St (210 feet NW)
Nearby Shopping
- Rachel's Boutique231 6th Ave N (574 feet N)
- The Arts Company215 5th Ave N (618 feet NE)
- Sam's Clothing & Shoes227 5th Ave N (671 feet NE)
- Blush Boutique144 5th Ave N (706 feet E)
Nearby Arts & Entertainment
- Nashville Public Library615 Church St (adjacent)
- The Arts Company215 5th Ave N (618 feet NE)
- The Rymer Gallery233 5th Ave N (683 feet NE)
- Tinney Contemporary237 5th Ave N (706 feet NE)
Nearby Amenities
- Provence Breads & Cafe601 Church St (126 feet NE)
- The UPS Store533 Church St (272 feet NE)
- Nashville Sports Massage700 Church St (330 feet W)
- Walls Jewelry Repair530 Church St (346 feet NE)