Roots of Knowledge facts for kids
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View of the stained glass from the outside of the Fulton Library.
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| Completion date | November 18, 2016 |
| Medium | Stained glass |
| Subject | History of knowledge |
| Dimensions | 3.0 m × 61 m (10 ft × 200 ft) |
| Location | Bingham Gallery, Fulton Library, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah |
| 40°16′51″N 111°43′01″W / 40.2807751°N 111.7169962°W | |
| Owner | Utah Valley University |
Roots of Knowledge is a huge, colorful display made of stained glass. It was finished in 2016. You can find it at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, United States. Two talented artists, Tom Holdman and Cameron Oscarson, designed and led the creation of this amazing artwork. It took more than 12 years to build and cost about $4.5 million.
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What is the Roots of Knowledge Stained Glass?
The Roots of Knowledge is a permanent art display inside the Ira A. and Mary Lou Fulton Library at Utah Valley University. It is very long, stretching about 200 feet (61 meters). It is also about 10 feet (3 meters) tall. The artwork is made up of 80 separate window panels.
How Many Pieces of Glass Are There?
Each of these 80 panels was made by hand. Together, they contain over 43,000 pieces of glass! These tiny glass pieces show the story of human knowledge. They tell how people have learned and grown throughout history. The display includes both religious and non-religious events and ideas.
What Special Items Are in the Glass?
The artists used different types of glass, like stained, blown, fused, and carved glass. But they also added some really cool and unusual items into the display. These include:
- a real shark's tooth
- a piece of the Berlin Wall
- a Purple Heart medal
- a very old $5 bill from 1777
- glass that came from NASA
One part of the window even looks like the oldest known stained glass. This original glass was made in 647 AD in England.
How Was Roots of Knowledge Made?
The idea for this incredible stained glass project started in 2004. For the next 12 years, Tom Holdman and Cameron Oscarson worked hard. They designed and created all 80 panels for the final display.
Who Helped Create the Artwork?
The main designers, Tom Holdman and Cameron Oscarson, handcrafted each panel. They also had a lot of help! Over 350 student artists worked on the project. Plus, 26 university faculty members and 40 other artists joined in.
How Was the Project Funded?
The entire project cost $4.5 million. This money came from private donations. Many people and groups gave money to help create the artwork. Some even sponsored individual pieces of glass. The Roots of Knowledge was officially shown to the public on November 18, 2016. This special event was part of the university's 75th anniversary celebration.
