A side view of Duke Chapel with blooming Cherry Blossom trees
Duke Chapel Side View
Duke Statue at the Chapel
James Buchanan Duke is depicted on the statue as larger than life, standing atop an octagonal plinth or pedestal of polished dark granite in front of Duke Chapel. He is holding a walking stick in his right hand and the ever-present cigar in his left hand.
James Buchanan Duke (1856–1925) was an American industrialist and philanthropist known for revolutionizing the tobacco industry, building a massive hydroelectric power empire, and founding Duke University.
Duke Chapel behind the James Duke Statue
James Duke Statue in front of Duke Chapel
Duke Chapel Stone
Duke Chapel Rising Up
Duke Chapel at a Different Angle
Duke Chapel
The architectural style of the Duke Chapel is inspired by English Gothic and represents one of the last great collegiate Gothic projects in this country.
Duke Chapel
Duke Chapel Full View
Different Architecture
A building with architecture different from Gothic at Duke University
Duke University Different Architecture
Windows Galore
Another building of Gothic architecture with a lot of windows at Duke University
Duke University Building
Gothic Architecture at Duke University
The term Collegiate Gothic derives from Gothic Revival, an architectural style inspired by medieval Gothic architecture. When the founders of Duke University were deciding on the architectural style for the new campus, they visited many established universities, including the University of Chicago, Yale, and Princeton, and decided that a Collegiate Gothic campus within a North Carolina Piedmont forest would be ideal for Duke.
Gothic Architecture Duke University
Strolling at Duke University
Strolling around Duke University displays the classic Gothic architecture
Strolling at Duke University
Duke University Academic Quads
The Davison Building was designed to open onto the university’s academic quad. Forming the heart of the historic West Campus of Duke University residential community, Craven and Crowell Quads are as synonymous with Duke’s classic Gothic architecture as the Chapel itself.
Home to approximately 395 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Craven Quad was originally built in the 1930s and renovated in 2019.
Duke University Quad
Duke University Craven Quad
Durham Architecture
Visited Durham, North Carolina, to capture the architecture of Duke University and the surrounding areas.
Our first stop was at Duke Cancer Center. The architecture reflects the collegiate Gothic style of the Duke campus, while ample natural light and arched wood accents, echoing the Carolina pines, harmonize with the surrounding environment.
Duke Cancer Center
Davison Building, Duke Cancer Center
Cloud Reflections
We end the series of clouds with a striking image of them reflecting on a pond, creating a visual of fluffy cotton and the sun resting on the water.
Cloud Reflections
Clouds at Sunrise
The golden glow of the clouds at sunrise invites one to play golf
Clouds at Sunrise
Clouds over the Bridge
The bridge looks insignificant compared to the majesty of the clouds
Clouds over the Bridge
Clouds over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Clouds above the greenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains complete the landscape image
Clouds over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Bridge Painted on a Bear
Bears had different themes painted on them at Bearfootin’ Art Walk in downtown Hendersonville.
We end the display of bears with one painted with a bridge and a sign that reads, “No longer on my side, we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge.”
Bridge Painted on a Bear
Whimsical Designs on Bears
Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk is a whimsical, playful public art display, with the much-loved Bearfootin’ bears of Downtown Hendersonville.
Here are three bears: one with a wolf-themed shawl, another with bright yellow designs, and the last with an abstract painting.
Wolf-themed Shawl on a Black Bear
Bear with Bright Yellow Designs
Abstractly Painted Bear
Black but Color on Bears
Although on a black background, colorful designs add beauty to the bears at the Bearfootin’ Art Walk in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Painted Flowers on Black Bear
Black Bear with Small Garland
Black Bear with Painted Feet
Colorful Bear with Baby
The Bearfootin’ Art Walk Bears, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, arrive as blank slates before local artists transform each into a spectacular fashion, with creative themes. A colorful “Spark and Burst” piece with mommy and baby bear sitting on Main Street.
Mother and Baby Bears
Standing Bears
Since 2003, the Bearfootin’ Art Walk has helped raise funding for Downtown Hendersonville and a variety of local non-profits.
Here are painted bears standing on the platforms along Main Street.
Standing Tall Bear
A Tall Bear
Bear with Flowers and Leaves
In downtown Hendersonville, 20 works of bear art are displayed during the Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program. Here are some with artsy, colorful designs of flowers and leaves.
Bear with Flowers and Greenery
Bear with Flower Designs
Bear with Leaves and Flower Designs
Flowery Bear