
A Guide to Chicago's Murals
Mary Lackritz Gray(Author)
University of Chicago Press
Published on 1. April 2001
Book
Hardback
520 pages
978-0-226-30596-7 (ISBN)
Description
This volume, featuring illustrations of nearly 200 murals, describes the history behind the murals of Chicago - who commissioned them and why, the subjects of the murals, and the collaboration of artist and architect. The book is divided into easy-to-read geographical sections with maps for walking tours. There is also information about lesser known artists and on murals that have been destroyed over the years.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Publishing group
The University of Chicago Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
204 colour plates, 35 halftones, maps, glossary
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-226-30596-7 (9780226305967)
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