Public Art: Theory, Practice and PopulismISBN: 978-1-4051-5558-8
Hardcover
208 pages
April 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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- Takes a bold look at public art and its populist appeal,
offering a more inclusive guide to our creative tastes and shared
culture
- Examines the history of American public art – from the
New Deal to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s The Gates
- Expands the definition of public art to include sites such as
Boston’s Big Dig, Las Vegas’ Treasure Island, and
Disney World
- Offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional rhetoric and
criticism surrounding public art
- Includes insightful analysis of the museum and its role in relation to public art