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De Lauro was born in New Haven, CT, to Italian
parents. His parents immigrated to North America from Napoli, Italy.
Joe
DeLauro attended Yale University, where he received his Bachelor's
Degree and later gained his Master's at the University of Iowa.
He is a sculptor, perhaps best known for his work depicting archetypal
figures from the far past and the Bible. Much of his work, including
crucifixions, pietas, virgins, baptismal fonts, stone reliefs,
and stained glass windows have been commissioned by churches, convents,
schools, and other largely religious institutions. A Professor
of Art, at both Marygrove College and the University of Detroit,
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| De Lauro - Spirit of the Lakes sculpture- Courtesy
of National Sculpture Society |
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Michigan, as well, Joe DeLauro spent the majority
of his career as an educator at the University of Windsor.He came
to the University in 1960, where he began Windsor's Fine Arts
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head of the Department, he gained for the institution its right to
grant a bachelor of fine arts degree -- the
first privilege of its kind to be granted to an Ontario
university. For this accomplishment, he was credited with the founding
of Windsor's School of Visual Arts. In his 25-year-career with the
University of Ontario, he helped to shepherd hundreds of students through
the demanding maze of discipline, taste, and scholarship, and on to
their own careers. Joseph De Lauro has achieved a place of honour among
the sculptors of many countries of the world. He is not only a great
sculptor, but also a person dedicated to the Italian arts and spirit.
Professor De Lauro is well known in Windsor for his masterpieces such
as the bronze sculpture for Hiram Walker, the plastic statue of St.
Gabriele Arcangelo at St. Gabriel Church, the stained glass mural at
Windsor Board of Education, three wood sculptures at Holy Redeemer
College, the bronze monument at the Jewish Community Centre, a bronze
bust of Ron Ianni at the University of Windsor and
more.
Professor Joseph De Lauro is an artist but, above all, a great persona
with a deep humanity dedicated to reviving the Italian art of the centuries. |
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