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The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

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Students take a close look at the historic Minerva mosaic from the Great Hall of the Library of Congress and discover what it can tell them about the Library’s mission. They perform a basic primary source analysis and discuss the mosaic’s symbolism.