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The Power Of The Urban Canvas: Paint, Politics, And Mural Art Policy, Maura E. Greaney
The Power Of The Urban Canvas: Paint, Politics, And Mural Art Policy, Maura E. Greaney
New England Journal of Public Policy
In cities across America, outdoor mural paintings have brought public art to the urban landscape. Paint and politics have been splashed upon city walls for decades, replacing bleak, often graffitied, exteriors with vibrant color. But this transformation runs deeper than the artistry of the murals; the real works of art are the changes these collaborative projects inspire within communities. Mural projects mobilize communities to articulate dreams, express frustrations, and most importantly, consider strategies for change. Thus, they are a worthy consideration for public policymakers. This case study traces the contemporary mural movement in three cities: Boston, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. …
2002 Forces, Scott Yarbrough
She Wears The Mask, Victoria Graciaa
She Wears The Mask, Victoria Graciaa
The Corinthian
The emergence of the so-called "primitive" masking its way into the art world of the twentieth century brought with it an alluring mystique which intrigued numerous artists and consequently provoked its appropriation. Specifically, the tribal can be seen in the works of Pablo Picasso as he imbues the geometric facades of Afro- Iberian masks, with shamanistic powers. Upon comparison, the primal found in Picasso's work adds an interesting twist to the work of the female Dadaist Hannah Hoch, who puzzles her audience both aesthetically and intellectually through her use of dense iconography.
Parnassus 2002: 40th Anniversary Anthology
Parnassus 2002: 40th Anniversary Anthology
Parnassus
The 2002 edition 40th anniversary anthology of the student literary journal, Parnassus, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Parnassus 2002
Parnassus
The 2002 edition of the student literary journal, Parnassus, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.