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Inspired by the Past, Preserving for the Future June 07 By: Lori Taylor 0 Comments Meet the AOC's decorative painters at the Library of Congress who work to preserve the ornate designs of one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Go behind the scenes to see the... Continue Reading »	The Liberty Cap in the Art of the U.S. Capitol January 29 By: AOC Curator Office 0 Comments The liberty cap was the symbol of freedom and liberty commonly used in the 19th century and is seen in many places in the United States Capitol. Continue Reading »
Deciphering the Calendar Stone in the Capitol Rotunda December 12 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments AOC's Matt Guilfoyle investigates the myth of the Mayan Calendar at the U.S. Capitol. Continue Reading »	Capturing Bartholdi Fountain November 26 By: Susanne Bledsoe 0 Comments Each month AOC’s photography branch will break down an iconic photo of Capitol Hill and share tips and tricks for snapping beautiful images at the Capitol. This month AOC photographer Susanne Bledsoe... Continue Reading »
Meeting a Capitol Artist August 14 By: Sharon Gang 0 Comments Sharon Gang, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Capitol Visitor Center, describes her experience meeting Jimilu Mason, an American artist with works on display at the U.S. Capitol building. Continue Reading »	Presidents in Art February 27 By: AOC Curator Office 0 Comments Presidents Don't Sleep Here—But They're Honored in Art! Continue Reading »