The musical theme of the piece is well-suited to its locale, for music is the primary business of the Pavillion and is in the name of the entire complex--The Music Center. The location of the piece and the fact that its body is that of a bronze door suggests other meanings as well. The piece is an entrance, and this can mean an entrance to music, an entrance to dance, an entrance to art, and even an entrance to the Music Center for those approaching it from the street. It is significant that this door is always open--anyone can approach and partake of the joys of music and dance. The piece is oriented in the complex so that visitors can walk through the door if they wish, thus physically representing the theme in their own actions as they are going to or from the musical performance."Dance Door," however, is a prominent work in the complex and attracts a good deal of attention. People often have time before the program at the Pavillion begins and use that time to inspect some of the works of art in the area. Many congregate around "Dance Door," examining the figures on the top or the reliefs in the body of the door jamb. People often walk through the piece, seeming to marvel at the fact that they can do so and looking carefully at the piece as they do so. It is not clear from observations what they think about its meaning or its value, so interviews were conducted with some of the people to get an idea of what they thought of the piece. The piece is striking and clearly visible in its prominent place on the east side of the complex. The area is dominated by the fountain, though, whose kinetics attract the eye. The fountain is very popular because it offers an ever-changing pattern of water rising high into the air from a series of jets in the ground. The fountain is striking as well because it is flat--there is no water-filled basin at the bottom but instead a system of drains which carry the water away. People interact with this fountain even to th |
