The University of Massachusetts Amherst is home to an astounding 23,000 students. During a typical school week it is estimated that 20,000 of those students visit UMass' W.E.B. DuBois library.The DuBois library stands at 297 feet, making it the tallest library in the United States and some even claim the world. Throughout the stairwells of the W.E.B. student artwork cascades up and down all 26 floors. Offering walkers the opportunity to see many different styles of beautiful murals when struggling up the intimidating stairwell.
According to a November 22, 2006 story from UMass Advancement Communications, during the late seventies on, students have created art for the W.E.B. DuBois Library. Much of the artwork in the stairwells bears signatures of the student artists, and date from as recently as 2005.
Links to related material from UMass Journalism majors:
- Photos from 26 floors
- Stairwell Murality
- Alternative Art in the library
- Artist Interview
- Stairwell Art Critics
Interested in learning more about the history of the W.E.B. DuBois library and the murals seen here? Contact UMass' Arts and Exhibits Director Barbara Stewart via email: Stew@Library.UMass.Edu
1 comment:
Daryl, nice job in pulling all this together. I think there was some very good work done on this project, especially considering the very short deadline.
I thought the photos came out excellent, and Ryan's take on alternative art was very funny and well written.
I think the main package on your blog could have given more context and could have set up the individual pieces a little better.
That is something we can build on, starting with tonight's project. We'll talk about it more.
Again, nice job in bringing this all together.
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