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Roots Of Knowledge

3 reviews

+1 (801) 863-8840

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Half of the art installation- so gorgeous!

Davinci's works!

One of the tiny hidden "Easter eggs" - Robin Hood!!

One of the tiny little "Easter eggs"

Reminiscent of a hand gripping a torch, the Tree of Hope for Humanity in panel Z4 symbolizes the transfer of knowledge and wisdom.

800 W University Pkwy

Orem, UT 84058

+1 (801) 863-8840

https://www.uvu.edu

History

Roots of Knowledge is a stained-glass art installation that presents a panorama of history and human drama. Roots of Knowledge is 10 feet high and 154 feet in length and features 40,000+ glass pieces. 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. Roots of Knowledge is the work of Holdman Studios and is housed in Utah Valley University's Fulton Library, Bingham Gallery. Please visit our website for parking information, to book a docent-led group tour, or to access a self-guided audio tour.

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Paul P.

9/19/2024

With the benefit of a tour guide, we were able to pick up on the little interesting pieces embedded in each work. Well worth the trip.

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Hannah S.

3/1/2021

Impressively massive (and utterly beautiful) stained glass art installation located in the library at Utah Valley University. I read about it on Atlas Obscura and so glad I found it wow!!! It...

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Vaca S.

5/20/2022

Absolutely amazing! A must see for all ages young to old. This spectacular piece of art is free to view and won't disappoint.

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