Political Animals
Public Art in American Zoos and Aquariums
Seiten
2007
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-0-7391-1120-8 (ISBN)
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-0-7391-1120-8 (ISBN)
Offers a study and perspective on the relationship between politics and the art found in American zoos and aquariums. This book examines the ways that zoos and aquariums have successfully served as sculptural gardens for the masses. It also contains art and architecture that convey political messages about both the patrons and the animals.
Political Animals offers a unique study and perspective on the relationship between politics and the art found in American zoos and aquariums. Jesse Donahue and Erik Trump examine the ways that zoos and aquariums have successfully served as sculptural gardens for the masses and have incorporated art and architecture that convey political messages about both the patrons and the animals. This book demonstrates how art has been used for a range of economic and political purposes including providing jobs, a medium to reach out to minority interest groups, a fundraising tool, and a surrogate for the animals themselves. Donahue and Trump skillfully analyze and compare zoos to other areas of public art to highlight the calculated strategies on the part of the zoos that have incorporated a range of artistic styles for different audiences. Incorporating photographs of zoo and aquarium art from around the country, Political Animals is an exciting and captivating text for the mind and eye.
Political Animals offers a unique study and perspective on the relationship between politics and the art found in American zoos and aquariums. Jesse Donahue and Erik Trump examine the ways that zoos and aquariums have successfully served as sculptural gardens for the masses and have incorporated art and architecture that convey political messages about both the patrons and the animals. This book demonstrates how art has been used for a range of economic and political purposes including providing jobs, a medium to reach out to minority interest groups, a fundraising tool, and a surrogate for the animals themselves. Donahue and Trump skillfully analyze and compare zoos to other areas of public art to highlight the calculated strategies on the part of the zoos that have incorporated a range of artistic styles for different audiences. Incorporating photographs of zoo and aquarium art from around the country, Political Animals is an exciting and captivating text for the mind and eye.
Jessie Donahue and Erik Trump are both associate professors of political science at Saginaw Valley State University.
Chapter 1 Science for the Millions: Realistic Animals in Temples Chapter 2 Animal Art for the People: The New Deal to the 1960s Chapter 3 Making Animals Accessible Through Art: Representational Art Revisited Chapter 4 Exposing Human Violence: Postmodern Animal Art Chapter 5 The Politics of Diversity: Ethnic and Religious Art
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.3.2007 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 160 x 239 mm |
| Gewicht | 417 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7391-1120-5 / 0739111205 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7391-1120-8 / 9780739111208 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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