Nebraska Impact

Elizbeth Dolan is one of the most prolific Nebraska artists and her work is featured in prominent places around Lincoln.

She volunteered to install the Spirit of the Prairie fresco and charged the state only $110 for supplies and $200 for two months of living.

Spirit of the Prairie - Nebraska Capitol Art Experience A pioneer woman looks to the east, contemplating the life she left behind while standing firmly in hear new home About Elizabeth Dolan Elizbeth Dolan is one of the most prolific Nebraska artists and her work is featured in prominent places around Lincoln. She volunteered to install the Spirit of the...

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Creative Genius - Nebraska Press Few buildings reveal truths, inspire greatness, and narrate the creation of humanity. Creative Genius: The Art of the Nebraska Capitol documents such a place...

The Geniuses and Mother Earth on the Rotunda Floor are circled by various prehistoric animals. To accurately depict these animals, Meière relied on Erwin H. Barbour, a paleontologist and the Director of the University of Nebraska Museum. Barbour had artistic talents and provided detailed sketches of prehistoric life on the plains. These sketches were thought to be lost forever. However, some were found in 1982 and donated to the Capitol archives.

The Genius of Air The Genius of Air depicts a man riding on a cloud flying through the air. Birds cross in front of and behind the Genius of Air.v

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Creative Genius - Nebraska Press Few buildings reveal truths, inspire greatness, and narrate the creation of humanity. Creative Genius: The Art of the Nebraska Capitol documents such a place...

The three large murals were painted by Kenneth Evett and added to the Capitol in 1956. They represent Industrial Enterprises, Intellectual Works, and Humanitarian Works, and are titled “The Labors of the Hand”, “The Labors of the Head” and “The Labors of the Heart.”

Labors of the Heart Labors of the Heart depicts 5 individuals all taking part in an artistic endeavor. Artist Kenneth Evett created all three labor murals.

Native American Thunderbirds are represented on each of the sides of the gold-tiled dome. Thunderbirds represent rain, integral to all life.

The exterior of the Nebraska Capitol symbolizes the history of Western civilization and embodies the "Spirit of the Law as shown in history." It is richly decorated with significant historical events and notable figures.

Thunderbird - Nebraska Capitol Art Experience Native American Thunderbirds are represented on each of the sides of the gold-tiled dome. Thunderbirds represent rain, integral to all life. exterior of the Nebraska Capitol symbolizes the history of Western civilization and embodies the “Spirit of the Law as shown in history.” It is richly deco...

We updated the Nebraska Capitol Art Experience website! It now features all the artwork from the building as well as updated author biographies and improved functionalities.

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The Nebraska Capitol Art Experience When the Nebraska State Capitol was designed, the art was planned out extensively and received as much focus as the columns and stone that hold up the building. The artwork of the Capitol tells the story of Nebraska. It tells us where we came from, how we govern, how we live, how we create, and more...