Roots of Humanity

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The History of the World is Written in Art. The Roots of Knowledge stained glass windows, a 12-year project focusing on educating through art. Visit the UVU library in Orem, UT to be enriched by the 88 windows. #stainedglass #art #history #uvu

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The History of the World is Written in Art.
You will adore The Piece That is You puzzle! The perfect activity to do with your kids, adults or even by yourself! This puzzle comes in 300 pieces, making it the perfect size for a challenge. To purchase: https://t.co/wGpC8lpG2o

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The History of the World is Written in Art. The Windows of Knowledge in UVU’s Fulton Library extends 154 feet, with 80 windows & more than 40,000 pieces of stained glass. Panel W2 features modern accomplishments. Virtual Tour: https://t.co/lOaKOFXQIY #stainedglass

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The Roots of Knowledge stained-glass windows at UVU, were designed & created by Holdman Studios. Well worth a leisurely visit to examine all the many art windows & immerse yourself in creativity, history, art and inspiration. https://t.co/ReyaHpLIgq #stainedglass #history

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The History of the World is Written in Art. Bring home the inspiration of the Roots of Knowledge stained glass windows with Gayle Holdman’s beautifully illustrated book, “The Piece That is You.” Buy at https://t.co/PjJsHaaVDe. Watch Gayle read her book at https://t.co/sj54KaqadR.

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KNOWLEDGE stained glass panel from the Seven Pillars of Humanity. Knowledge is an understanding of someone or something - facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education by perceiving, discovering, or learning. #holdmanstudios #knowledge

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One final look at the “Believe in Him” windows which were on display in the Pembroke Chapel at Oxford, England, UK until April 16. The windows were designed and created by Holdman Studios. #oxfordengland #pembrokechapel #stainedglass

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These 400-year-old stained glass windows in the same hall of Pembroke College at Oxford, where the Believe in Him stained glass windows are on disply until April 16. The Believe in Him windows were desired and created by Holdman Studios. #stainedglass

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UPDATE: The Believe in Him stained glass windows display at Pembroke College at Oxford, has been extended through April 16, 2024. Hours for viewing: Pembroke Chapel 9am-6pm and Pembroke College Dining Hall 8:30am-8pm. Windows created by Holdman Studios.

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The “Believe in Him” Windows moved from Hyde Park Chapel, Visitor Center, London to Pembroke College, Oxford, England for a conference hosted by Pembroke College & co-sponsored by BYU. They will be displayed until April 15, then at the House of Lords at Parliament on April 18.

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Ansel Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) American landscape photographer, environmentalist, and pianist. Member of the Sierra Club, co-founder of Group f/64 and co-creator of the photography method “The Zone System”.
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Terracotta Warriors, sculptures unearthed in Lishan, Shaanxi Province, China in 1974, when discovered by farmers while digging a well. Construction started about 221 B.C.E. and is thought to reflect individual soldiers in the army of the First Emperor of China.

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The History of the World is Written in Art. “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose”, 1885, oil on canvas, by John Singer Sargent. Inspired by Sargent’s 1885 boat trip on the Thames, near Pangbourne, where he saw Chinese lanterns in the trees. https://t.co/aKCasxyFWb #sargent #oilpainting

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The History of the World is Written in Art. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted an event at London’s Hyde Park Visitors’ Centre, March 26 titled ‘Illuminating Humanity Through Stained Glass. https://t.co/A7Y3RvWKAr
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The History of the World is Written in Art. A golden spiral, in geometry,is a logarithmic spiral. The growth factor of the spiral is φ, the golden ratio, meaning that a golden spiral gets wider (or further from its beginning) by a factor of φfor every quarter turn it makes.

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The Veiled Virgin by Giovanni Strazza, Carrera marble, 1850s in Italy. The veil appears transparent, showing the woman’s features. Image: Giovanni Strazza, “The Veiled Virgin,” ca. 1850s (Photo: Wikimedia Commons https://t.co/kYFmfuvHJe (CC BY-SA 4.0) #art #history

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Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy students had their first visit to the Roots of Humanity’s 7 Pillars of Humanity stained-glass windows, currently on display in the gallery. Using the AR app, the students experienced the art and history contained in the panels. #rootsofhumanity

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Petra, in Jordan is famous for its cut-sandstone architecture. Inhabited from approx. 7000 BC, Petra became a trading hub until the sea trade began. It fell to the Romans & eventually became nearly uninhabited. Petra was rediscovered by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.

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The History of the World is Written in Art.

Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, Oil on Canvas, 1633 by Rembrandt van Rijn. The earliest and largest work by him. The painting was stolen in 1990 and remains missing. It is Rembrandt’s only seascape.

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The Piece that is You book, by Gayle Holdman, was created with the vision of introducing children to education & history, through the power of art & creativity & fascinating stained glass art. Proceeds go to the Roots of Humanity Foundation. Purchase at https://t.co/e804RKv4mp