500 x Art in Public

Masterpieces from the ancient world to the present

Chris van Uffelen

310 pages, parution le 24/11/2011

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Résumé

"Public art is one of the most important elements that define a city. Public installations echo the character and spirit of a time and place, and remind us all of the imperative need for creativity and imagination in our daily lives." (Carole Feuerman)

Art has always made a substantial contribution to cultural identity. This impact is considerably enhanced when a work of art is created for a public place and takes on a space-defining function. Whatever the shape, size or medium, art in public, accessible to all, attracts attention. Its presence provokes thought, questions assumptions, expresses values, and adds new qualities to communities and cities.

In this volume, selected works introduce the history of public art over 4,500 years of historical eras and styles, including world-famous landmarks such as the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Trevi Fountain or the Statue of Liberty. The majority of art works presented here are from modern times, allowing an in-depth look at contemporary works by important artists like Alexander Calder, Nam June Paik, Jeff Koons, Eduardo Chillida or Ai Weiwei.

L'auteur - Chris van Uffelen

Historien de l'art, Chris van Uffelen est un auteur indépendant. Il s'intéresse en particulier à l'architecture médiévale, au modernisme classique et à l'art des bâtisseurs de notre époque. Il a rédigé de nombreux articles de revues et plusieurs livres sur ce dernier thème. Par ailleurs, il a contribué à maintes reprises à des encyclopédies d'histoire de l'art et d'architecture.

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Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Braun
Auteur(s)	Chris van Uffelen
Parution	24/11/2011
Nb. de pages	310
Format	22 x 29
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1829g
Intérieur	Quadri
EAN13	9783037680988
ISBN13	978-3-03768-098-8