Edward Jonas Legacy Fountain Analysis

Edward Jonas’ Legacy Fountain (fig. 1), represents the transition of Florida State College for Women to the college we know is as today Florida State University. With six statues in total in the fountain Jonas’ shows this transition by incorporating a wall of water between the two halves of the fountain. I believe this fountain was built to commemorate this transition and be a main focal point of Landis Green and the university as it was a huge moment in Florida State Universities history.
When looking at the fountain it is clear there is a reason for the splitting of the six statues by a wall of water. On the side closes to Landis Hall there are three female statues, who appear to be more reserved which was for a reason as they represent Florida State College for Woman. As well all three statues appear to be white …show more content…
For example, the water I believe is another example of the reflection of the past as water has a reflective property, symbolizing how the fountain was built to show the transition of the college from Florida State College for Woman to Florida State University. Another aspect of the fountain is both sides show the crest of the school it depicts, on the side closest to Landis Hall it shows the crest of Florida State College for Woman whereas the side closer to Strozier Library shows the new crest of Florida State University furthermore showing the transition of one to the other.
In conclusion Edward Jonas’ Legacy Fountain, shows how Florida State University has put great effort into changing into the great university it is today. That it has changed to include everyone. As the fountain reflects on the past Florida State College for Woman to the Florida State University we know it to be today. A university which reflects upon its past but is actively changing to become a better university not only for themselves but for the students as