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This book takes a bold look at public art and its populist appeal, offering a more inclusive guide to America's creative tastes and shared culture. It examines the history of American public art - from FDR's New Deal to Christo's The Gates - and challenges preconceived notions of public art, expanding its definition to include a broader scope of works and concepts.* 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

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Book category Books in English The arts

• Full title: Public Art - Theory, Practice and Populism
• Author: Cher Krause Knight
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 208
• EAN: 9781405155588
• ISBN: 1405155582
• ID: 04955496
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 432 g
• Dimensions: 232 × 153 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 09. April 2008

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