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Thanks-Giving Square is a public-private complex in the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). Originally planned as the first of several traffic-relieving complexes in downtown Dallas, it was dedicated in 1976; at the time it was the first public-private partnership of its kind in Dallas. The complex consists of three components: a landscaped garden, a major section of the underground pedestrian network and the Bullington Truck Terminal. The City of Dallas leases the land and subsurface from the Thanks-Giving Foundation, but owns the underground structures. ==The Garden== Thanks-Giving Square generally refers to the visible garden, which is operated by the non-profit Thanks-Giving Foundation. The garden, designed by architect Philip Johnson, was dedicated in 1976 to promote the concept of giving thanks as a universal, human value. At the main entrance to the garden is the Court of All Nations and the Wall of Praise. The Wall of Praise features a portion of the text from Psalms 100 and a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's "The Golden Rule". From the Wall of Praise, visitors are led to a 50-foot (15 m) Bell Tower that features three bronze bells designed in the form of the Liberty Bell. The bells ring every hour. Beside the Bell Tower is the Ring of Thanks and Circle of Giving. The 14-foot (4 m) diameter aluminum ring is covered in 23 carat (96%) gold leaf and invites the visitor to pass through the ring before entering the courtyard of Thanks-Giving Square. The most prominent and recognizable feature of Thanks-Giving Square is the Chapel of Thanksgiving, a small, spiral tower that features an enclave for prayerful thanks. The entrance to the chapel is at the end of a 125-foot (38 m) bridge that runs over a cascading waterfall. Inside the chapel, the spiral is topped with stained glass "Glory Window", one of largest horizontally mounted stained-glass pieces in the world.〔http://www.datumengineers.com/portfolio/signature-projects/Thanksgiving-Square.html〕 The window was designed by Gabriel Loire of Chartres, France to feature brighter colors as the spiral reached its apex, becoming brighter as it reaches the center. The window appears in a shot in director Terrence Malick's 2011 film The Tree of Life. The etched glass window "The Spirit of Thanksgiving," designed by glass engraver John Hutton, features a dove over the doorway. Below the chapel is the Hall of Thanksgiving and Exhibit Area, which tells the story of the American Thanksgiving tradition. The courtyard slopes to below-street level and is surrounded by running water featuring waterfalls and aqueducts. The area contains many grassy areas and is a popular gathering place for office workers and downtown residents. The private multi-faith organization implements the Multifaith Exploration and Exchange Program that is dedicated to the pursuit of understanding between different faiths and religions. Tours, presentations and various programming take place throughout the year. Image:Thanksgiving chapel exterior.jpg|Exterior of the Chapel of Thanksgiving Image:Thanksgiving chapel interior.jpg|"Glory Window" Image:Thanksgiving_freedom_mosaic.jpg|"The Golden Rule" mosaic Image:Thanksgiving_courtyard.jpg|Thanks-Giving Square courtyard Image:Thanksgiving_water_channel.jpg|Thanks-Giving Square waterfalls Image:Thanksgiving_bells_ring.jpg|Bell Tower and Ring of Thanks and Circle of Giving 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thanks-Giving Square」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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