Having been rediscovered and preserved through the efforts of a conscientious high school teacher and various civic organizations, the Progressive- and WPA (Works Progress Administration)-era murals of Chicago's public schools are a living legacy. Together, the nearly four-hundred-and-fifty murals in sixty-seven locations constitute the largest concentration of historic murals in America. Art for the People is the inspiring story of these murals' creation, neglect, and eventual renaissance, illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs showcasing the most stunning murals. Generously sized to document the massive undertaking that went into preserving the murals, Art for the People also contains a comprehensive section that lists all the murals, their artists, years completed, locations, and conditions.
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Höhe: 278 mm
Breite: 228 mm
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978-0-8118-3579-4 (9780811835794)
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Heather Becker is Vice President of the Chicago Preservation Society and author of several articles on the Mural Project. She travels extensively across the nation speaking on the subject of art preservation. In addition, she is a painter whose work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the United States.
