Illustration: 
 “Study for a Magdalene”, 1999, by John Nava, oil on canvas, 84” x 36”, Private Collection. Photo by M. Nasatir
“Digital Waving File for Tapestry One, North Wall”, 2001, by John Nava, digital file, Collection of the Artist.
“Bronze Doors”, 2002, by Robert Graham, 30’ x 30’, The Cathedral. Detail of photo by Robert Graham, LA Times

ABOUT THE STUDY TOUR:

TOUR: “John Nava Tapestries: From Proposal to Installation”, with Prof. Steen Exhibition Curated by Prof. Ronald E. Steen atThe Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art
The “Communion of Saints” tapestries, on the north and south walls of the cathedral nave, comprise 25 tapestries with 135 over life-size saints from throughout history, of different genders, cultures, and ages.  The “Baptistery Tapestries”, consist of five panels, the central panel depicting the “Baptism of the Lord” and total seventy-six square yards.  This exhibition will present the unique process of creation from proposal to installation by showcasing the conceptual drawings, oil studies, digital studies, weaving tests and the mounting of these works, which were produced in 22 months by the creative fusing of aesthetics, craft and modern weaving technology in order to meet the deadline for the opening of the cathedral in September 2002.  A catalogue will accompany the exhibition.

TOUR: “Art of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels”, with Cathedral Guides
The group will be divided into small groups of 20 people.  Each group will begin with a static guide at each art piece.  Each group will rotate to the next site and the next static guide.  The tour will include the background of the cathedral project but will focus primarily on art produced by the commissioned artists.  Included will be The Bronze Doors by Robert Graham, The Holy Oil Cabinet, The Ambo (lectern) and the Cathedra & Presider’s Chair by Jefferson Tortorelli, The Altar Angels, by Mary Louise Snowden, The Plaza Fountain by Lita Albuquerque, The Guadalupe Chapel by Lalo Garcia, The Glass Angel & Donor Walls and The restored Stained Glass Windows all by The Judson Studios and The Nava Tapestries.

Group Dinner: Viewing Terrace of the Cathedral Complex
Formal sit down dinner will be prepared and served by Patina restaurant in the interior enclosed Viewing Terrace which overlooks the cathedral plaza.  There will be additional art education comments by Prof. Ronald E. Steen, as well as a question and answers session.

About Steen Art Study
 Steen Art Study is an entity for university degreed Ronald E. Steen as an Independent Art Historian and Art Educator, founded in 1983, for the purpose of conducting art education classes and programs and is dedicated to making people aesthetic rather than art popular.  Among its activities is the reinvention of the art history lecture format, which is dedicated to the idea that scholarship and teaching need not be lifeless.  Teaching, lecturing and research for all art educational programs as well as publishing and curating are activities within this capacity.

1:45 to 2:00 p.m.                Check in:

2:00 to 3:30 p.m.                Tour of the exhibition: “John Nava Tapestries: From Proposal to Installation” with Prof. Steen

Note: Due to the size of the art galleries the first 50 people to arrive will tour the exhibition in the Main Gallery from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m., while the second 50 visit the Hall Gallery and gift shop.  Then the second 50 will tour the Main Gallery from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.

                                                The Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art, Main and Hall Galleries

                                                200 South Ave. 66, Los Angeles, CA 90042

                                                (Thomas Brothers 2000 Guide 595-E2 Cross St. York Blvd.)

                                                Parking: Free street and lot
3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Travel to the Cathedral parking structure.  $7.00 per car.  Car pooling is suggested.

5:00 to 5:00 p.m.                Tour of: “Art of The Cathedral” by Cathedral Static Guides including Prof. Steen

                                                555 Wet Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2702

                                                (Thomas Brother 2000 Guide 634-F3)

                                                Parking: Hill St. Entrance Garage. $7.00 per car with validation

                Note: Group will be broken into small groups of 20.  Each group beginning with

a Cathedral Static Guide will rotate to all Static Guides to complete the tour.

5:00 to 5:30 p.m.                Free Time (Relax, review the art or gift shop anyone?)

5:30 to 7:00 p.m.                Group Dinner: Cathedral Complex Viewing Terrace, catered by Patina

                                                Art Comments and Question and Answers conducted by Prof. Steen

Steen Art Study I: REGISTRATION FORM

NAVA EXHIBITION & CATHEDRAL ART TOURS 

REGISTRATION FEE THRU WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002…….…………………$  95.00 per person
REGISTRATION FEE AFTER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002……..……………….$105.00 per person
Includes: Exhibition Group Tour, Cathedral Tour & Dinner, but not Cathedral parking
Minimum 75, Maximum 100 Participants
NOTE: This tour is available as a priority to those registered in the fall 2002 Michelangelo class and their spouses. 

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2002 

Make check payable to:                                STEEN ART STUDY
Designate on check:                                         11/9/02 Tour
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                                                                                   Attn: Prof. Ronald E. Steen
                                                                                             961 E. California Blvd., Suite 329
                                                                                    Pasadena, CA 91106-4057 

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