Chinatown Mosaics (circa 1968)
[artist(s) unknown]
DESCRIPTION: three building-mounted ceramic tile mosaic panels with the following titles in Chinese:
This ensemble of mosaic panels is commonly known as Chinatown Mosaics. Each mosaic work illustrates a different artistic style and indicates its own title in Chinese. The panels were created in Hong Kong by unknown artist(s).
- Picture of Viewing Waterfalls in Summer Mountains created in the Sung Dynasty style (960-1279)
- Palace in Heaven depicting the monkey king from 14th Century "Hsi-yu chi"/"Journey to the West" tale
- Four Beauties Catching Swimming Fish created in the southern China style
This ensemble of mosaic panels is commonly known as Chinatown Mosaics. Each mosaic work illustrates a different artistic style and indicates its own title in Chinese. The panels were created in Hong Kong by unknown artist(s).
LOCATION: 913 N. Broadway Street, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA
"Picture of Viewing Waterfalls in Summer Mountains"
"Palace in Heaven"
"Four Beauties Catching Swimming Fish"