Roots of Knowledge Speaker Series: Dr. Steven Bule

800 West University Parkway,Orem UT 84097

27 October, 2022

Description

“'Mira arte fabricatum': Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Doors and the Role of the Artist in Renaissance Florence" - Presented by Dr. Steven BuleIn a span of fifty years, Lorenzo Ghiberti created two sets of bronze doors for the baptistery in Florence, the most well-known of which are the Gates of Paradise. These works stand among the greatest artistic achievements of the Renaissance. Created in a period of growing naturalism in art and in an environment of humanistic thought, the doors provided inspiration and ideas for contemporary artists and established a legacy that endured for generations. This presentation will focus on Ghiberti’s genius as well as contributions by contemporary masters. Aspects of the Gates of Paradise will be highlighted, as will the new role of artists as major contributors to society and culture. About Dr. Steven BuleDr. Bule received his PhD in art history at Ohio State University. He has taught at UVU since 1999 and has served as chair of the Department of Art & Design and associate dean in the School of the Arts. Beginning in 2002, Dr. Bule has led 17 UVU study abroad programs to Italy, involving 310 students. He is the author of studies on Renaissance sculpture, the art of Lucca, and on early Mormon profile painter, Sutcliffe Maudsley. In 1992, he created a symposium on Renaissance sculpture that continues to meet every four years at several venues around the country.______________________Roots of Knowledge is a sweeping stained-glass panorama of history and human drama. The intricate details incorporated into every window represent years of painstaking research on the events and people that shaped humankind from the days of wooly mammoths and cavemen to the iPhone. Created by Holdman Studios and installed at the UVU Fulton Library in 2016, this artistic landmark comprises 80 individual panes and took 12 years to complete.For information on where to park at UVU, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/parking/visitor-parking.html.