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The History of Public Art: Part 4

The History of Public Art: Part 4

Art is language and public art is public speech. -Jonathan Jones, The Guardian Welcome to part three of our ongoing series where we explore the timeline of public art’s history throughout the world! This particular article will be about the forms of public art that...

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The History of Public Art: Part 3

The History of Public Art: Part 3

Artists, designers, planners, and architects alike must face the challenge of defining public space, as an opportunity to create or improve the sense of community among those who will determine the use, or abandonment of a place. -Ethan Kane, from Ars Poetica, 2004...

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The History of Public Art: Part 2

The History of Public Art: Part 2

Public art is a reflection of how we see the world – the artist’s response to our time and place combined with our own sense of who we are.  -The Association for Public Art Welcome to part two of our ongoing series where we explore the timeline of public art’s history...

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The History of Public Art: Part 1

The History of Public Art: Part 1

Have you ever wondered how the concept of public art came to be? It’s existed for longer than you might think— since Ancient Greece and Rome, in fact (and possibly even further back). Greek marble relief of Demeter, 4th century BC. Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Turkey,...

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