J. Leo Fairbanks | |
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 J. Leo Fairbanks in 1912 | |
| Born | 1878 Payson, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | 1946 Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University Académie Julian Académie Colarossi Académie de la Grande Chaumière |
| Occupation(s) | Art educator, painter, sculptor |
| Parent | John B Fairbanks |
| Relatives | Avard Tennyson Fairbanks (brother) Jonathan Leo Fairbanks (nephew) |
John Leo Fairbanks (1878-1946) was an American art educator, painter and sculptor. Born in Utah, educated at Brigham Young University[1] and trained in Paris, he headed the art department of the Salt Lake City School District until he joined Oregon State University as the chair of its department of art and architecture in 1923.[2] He designed a sculptural frieze in the Laie Hawaii Temple.[2]
References
- ↑ Michael Treshow, Debbie Randall (July 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: J. Leo Fairbanks House". National Park Service. Retrieved October 28, 2019. With accompanying pictures
- 1 2 "J. Leo Fairbanks". Utah Artists Project. J. Willard Marriot Library: The University of Utah. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
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