Art in the Rockefeller Center

The arcade of Rockefeller Center is the most popular route of tourists. Entering on Fifth Avenue between 49^th and 50^th Streets, the center gardens make way to the sub-ground restaurant area which, as most are familiar with, becomes an ice skating rink in wintertime.

All of this is watched upon by Paul Manship's 1934 statue, Prometheus.

Surrounding the sub-ground area are the flags of all nations. Can you find your home flag here?

There were restaurants in the sub-ground area. Hopefully, new eateries will be back in time to enjoy outdoor dining in summer and exquisite views of ice skaters in winter.

Rockefeller Center also boasts
some terrific art!

When you walk around here, look everywhere. You'll find some of the most interesting art works gracing these outdoor edifices.

The art deco and art nouveau murals and mosaics have been wonderfully preserved and add a museum-like atmosphere to your visit.

The statue of Atlas by Lee Lowrie & Rene Chambellan (1937) holds an interesting story.

It seems Atlas resembled Mussolini, Italy's fascist dictator, and the statue was picketed upon its unveiling. Can you see the likeness?