This series of bas-reliefs represents facets of the Marianist vision and spirit. They are the work of Spanish artist Antonio de Oteiza, Capuchin. These ceramic sculptures were commissioned by Spanish Marianists to commemorate the September 3, 2000, beatification of Father William Joseph Chaminade (1761-1850), founder of the Marianist …
A growing selection of fine arts on display throughout Roesch Library is our latest effort at making the open, study, collaborative, and stack areas more welcoming. Emphasis has been on acquiring and exhibiting pieces by UD art students as well as faculty and area artists. When possible, those wishing to learn more about a particular …
Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten rock material. There are two basic types: 1) intrusive igneous rocks such as diorite, gabbro, granite and pegmatite that solidify below the Earth’s surface; and 2) extrusive igneous rocks such as andesite, basalt, obsidian, pumice, rhyolite and scoria that solidify on or …
Metamorphic rocks have been modified by heat, pressure and chemical process usually while buried deep below the Earth’s surface. Exposure to these extreme conditions has altered the mineralogy, texture and chemical composition of the rocks. There are two basic types of metamorphic rocks: 1) foliated metamorphic rocks such as gneiss, …
A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness. Types of minerals include azurite, aragonite, biotite, calcite, garnet, gold and pyrite.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments. There are three basic types of sedimentary rocks: 1) clastic sedimentary rocks such as breccia, conglomerate, sandstone and shale, that are formed from mechanical weathering debris; 2) chemical sedimentary rocks such as rock salt and some limestones, that form when dissolved …
The Pauline A. Money Collection displays dolls dressed as nuns from religious orders active in the United States. Ms. Money, a UD alumna, spent many years building the collection as a way to preserve an important and visual aspect of US Catholic history. Some reproductions were created by the orders' sisters, some show changes in an …
The Marian Library - International Marian Research Institute maintains a collection of thousands of cultural items conceptualizing Mary, the mother of Christ. This is a sampling of three dimensional objects that have been photographed using 360-degree imaging. The process offers viewers a unique chance to rotate and view the …
The University photographs depict the lives and activities of the students, staff, and alumni of the University of Dayton and illustrate the functions of the University, including classroom instruction and laboratory research. The photographs date from the late 1890s to the present, documenting the evolution of St. Mary's Institute, …
The University of Dayton yearbooks, entitled The Daytonian since 1923, document each school year's activities and student body. Through text and pictures, the yearbooks preserve the history of academic, athletic, and social life at UD for over 100 years.
This digital collection is being scanned from the yearbooks held in the …
The Visual Arts Collection contains images of cultural objects from both Western and Eastern cultures, and covers all time periods.
The collection was developed over time to support classroom instruction in Studio Art and Photography, Art History, and Visual Communication and Design, but the images are useful for teaching in a variety of …
The World Nativity collection of the Marian Library - International Marian Research Institute includes thousands of nativities from around the world. A variety of local customs and traditions depicting the story of Christ's birth and presence are represented. These crèches are expressions of how Christianity has shaped the culture …
Welcome to Digital@UDayton, a digital library made possible by University Libraries and the Department of Visual Arts. Digital@UDayton contains a range of images including those that can be used for teaching a variety of disciplines as well as photographs of the University that have captured the history, culture and social climate of UD. There is also a collection of yearbooks where alumni can look up classmates and friends.
Digital@UDayton is steadily growing to meet the academic and scholarly needs of the University. These digital images are the first phase of a larger digitization project that seeks to preserve original photos and slides by providing online access to University archival photographs and the slide library of the Department of Visual Arts for teaching and research. Check back frequently for new collections.
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