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Knight Library Art & Architecture

Building

How can I find more information about the building and the architects for Knight Library?
What was added to Knight Library in the expansion and renovation completed in 1993?

Outdoor Sculpture

How can I find more information about the sculpted heads on the north exterior of Knight Library?
What are the ornamental sculptures on the west exterior of Knight Library?
What is the sculpture on the roof of the Knight Library?
Where can I find more information about the outdoor sculptures on the south side of Knight Library?

Indoor Art

Where can I find information about the indoor art at Knight Library?
How can I find more information about the small glass sculptures located on the Solari staircase in Knight Library?

The Solari staircase is the circular staircase serving as focal point for the south end of the Knight Library. The step lights on this staircase have faces representing various historical, literary, and library figures. The Solari staircase is named for Mary Corrigan Solari, a 1946 graduate of the UO, and her husband, Richard Solari. The Solaris contributed to the Knight Library's expansion and renovation project.

Campus Art & Sculpture

Where can I find out about the architecture of other buildings on campus?
Where can I find out about the other sculpture on campus?
How can I locate more research about the campus architecture and sculpture?
How can I find out more about the Oregon "Percent for Art" program?


Maintained by: Betsy Kelly, libweavr@uoregon.edu
Last Modified: 09/06/2006