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Sculptures in University College Dublin

Abstract: This collection documents sculptures that comprise part of the University College Dublin art collection. Many of these sculptures have featured in the UCD Sculpture Trail. The UCD Sculpture Trail comprises public works of art that are an integral part of the urban fabric of the university, enriching the sense of place and the physical beauty of the natural environment. Varying in style and material, the collection is representative of national and internationally renowned artists including John Burke, Jason Ellis, Thomas Glendon, James Hogan, Kevin O'Dwyer, Bob Quinn and Giorgio Zennaro.

  • Murphy, Paula [Writer of added text] (University College Dublin, School Of Art History and Cultural Policy)
  • Campbell, Myles, PhD. [Researcher] (Formerly of University College Dublin, School Of Art History and Cultural Policy)
  • Lowney, Claire [Researcher] (Formerly of University College Dublin, School of Art History and Cultural Policy)

Map showing the location for the sculptures in the collection. Please note that not all the sculptures featured in the Sculptures in University College Dublin collection are currently on display.

Link to full screen visualisation: https://ucdilibrary.carto.com/builder/e8bce86d-6ac1-48ed-bb73-432ddcf95cd6/embed

Original version
Date created:
Type of Resource
three dimensional object
still image
Date details
The sculptures in the collection were created between 1844 and 2014.
Biographical/historical information
The UCD Sculpture Trail was originally devised, compiled and edited by Ms. Ruth Ferguson, Curator, UCD Newman House and Dr. Paula Murphy, UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy. A printable brochure of the latest version of the trail in PDF format is available from the UCD web site.
Credits
Descriptive text for the UCD Sculpture Trail brochure by Ruth Ferguson and Paula Murphy, UCD; research by Myles Campbell and Claire Lowney, Class of 2008, UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy. This text provides the basis for the descriptions in this collection.
Genre
Art original   linked data (marcgt)
Subject
Sculpture--Ireland
University College, Dublin --Art Collections
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.ucdlib_261000
Location
University College Dublin. UCD Estate Services
Suggested credit
"Sculptures in University College Dublin," held by UCD Estate Services. © University College Dublin. Digital content by University College Dublin, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://digital.ucd.ie/view/ucdlib:261000>

Cited/referenced by
Ferguson, Ruth. UCD Sculpture Trail brochure. Dublin, Ireland : University College Dublin2015 –
Record source
Descriptions created by staff of UCD Library, University College Dublin based on information from the UCD Sculpture Trail brochures. — Metadata creation date: 2016-02-24

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