Urban Public Art: An Interpretation of Art and Culture that Interacts with the Public Society

Author: Weng Jianqing
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Urban Public Art focuses on the cultural, social, environmental, ecological, aesthetic, and functional attributes and meanings of urban public spaces, aiming to develop contemporary aesthetic culture and civic public services. From history to the present, from macro to micro, and from concept to form, it provides multi-dimensional and multi-level interpretations. This book explores and analyzes various aspects of contemporary Chinese urban public art and its current state from the perspectives of art, sociology, political culture, environmental studies, and communication studies, employing a comprehensive analytical approach. Grounded in concerns and prospects for the culture of contemporary Chinese public art and the landscape of urban public spaces, this book discusses the theoretical and practical issues of urban public art from historical, social, humanistic, and diverse value perspectives, offering readers a systematic and conceptual reading on public art and culture. This book is suitable for professionals engaged in public art, architecture, environmental art, urban design, art design theory, as well as urban construction and management, and for students and faculty of relevant institutions.