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 Entrance to the Cyclorama by rexvaughanLeave a Comment Phone: (404) 624-1071Directions: Next to Zoo Atlanta (see website for directions)
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 The Atlanta Civil War Museum &
Cyclorama by spgood301
It's a circular painting, 42 feet high and 358 feet long. Yes, it's HUGE! The Cyclorama tells the story of the Battle of Atlanta in 1864, which turned the tide of the American Civil War to the Union. To see it, you're brought into an auditorium. The painting is all around you, and the auditorium seating rotates 360 degrees as recorded narration tells the story of this epic battle. There's so much fine detail to this painting. That, combined with the narration, makes it feel like you're right in the battle.
The painting itself was completed by a team of artists in 1886. It's been in Atlanta since 1893. Interestingly, it was originally developed as part of a political campaign. One of the battle's participants was running for high office and had this painting commissioned. He died before it's completion though. Now, the Cyclorama is a part of the telling of Atlanta's history.
No picture taking of the painting is allowed; my piccie is of the museum's exterior. I don't think a couple of digital photos would do it justice though. You must see it to believe it, and I strongly encourage you to do that. Leave a Comment Phone: (404) 624-1071Directions: Next to Zoo Atlanta (see website for directions)
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 Description of the art work by BruceDunning
Price is $7.00 for adults, and $6.00 seniors, $5.00 children.
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When I first heard of the Cyclorama, I was somewhat skeptical.... "so you sit in a room that spins around a painting"?
Well, to say the least, I was pleasantly surprised. The Cyclorama was built in 1894, making it one of the oldest attractions of its kind in the country. It is a huge diorama built in a complete 360 degree circle. The background is comprised of a beautiful painting that also covers 360 degrees. The diorama and the background are brilliantly blended together to give the impression of a true 3-dimensional battlefield stretching into the distance. As a spectator, you are seated in stadium-style seating that allows you to view about 90 degrees of the circle at one time. Throughout the show, the seating area slowly rotates the entire way around the inside of the building as the story unfolds.
The theme of the Cyclorama is the Civil War, particularly the battle of Atlanta. As the seating area turns, you hear about the battle, as spotlights draw your attention to important areas of the battlefield. You will see infantry charges, men dying in the trenches, and farm houses on fire. The music and sound effects add to the event. Leave a Comment Phone: (404) 624-1071Directions: Next to Zoo Atlanta (see website for directions) in Grant Park
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 by Lawdawg
O.K. You are in Atlanta so don't miss out on its history. The Civil War (1860-65) defines the south and is the starting point for the modern city of Atlanta. The Cyclorama is a circular painting of the Battle of Atlanta that is enhance with 3-demensional figures. The show includes a narration relating the painting's scenes to the actual events that occurred in the Atlanta area. GO TO THIS!! Leave a Comment Other Contact: For more information click: http
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 The "Texas" by Jackiekg
9.30am - 5.30pm daily
Winter hours: October through May
9.30am - 4.30pm daily
Admission is $6.00 for Adults, $5.00 for military and seniors, $4.00 for Children ages 6-12, and Free for Children under 6.
The "Texas" was one of the steam locamotives used in the Great Locamotive Chase through North Georgia in April, 1862.
An interesting museum for those interested in American history.
The Cyclorama features a panoramic painting which stands over five stories tall and weighs over 900 pounds and depicts the Battle of Atlanta, which is presented as a three dimensional panorama with music and narration.
After watching the Battle of Atlanta, that was fought on July 22, 1864 - (in which you learn about the preparations for the battle and about the people that took part in the battle), see the uniforms worn by the soldiers and the rifles and swords used and more. Leave a Comment Phone: (404) 624-1071Directions: Next to Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park (see website for directions)Website: www.bcaatlanta.org
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