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Phineas E Paist
Phineas E. Paist: Architect of Coral Gables’ Dream Coral Gables, Florida – a name synonymous with Spanish-Mediterranean architecture and an almost palpable sense of optimism – owes its very identity to the vision of George E. Merrick and, crucially, the artistry of Phineas E. Paist. Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, in 1873, Paist’s journey from a young artist to the supervising architect for the Coral Gables Corporation represents a fascinating confluence of artistic talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep understanding of creating an entirely new urban landscape. His legacy isn't simply a…
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An Interactive Constellation
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Phineas E Paist's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
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Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.