Title: Art in Detroit Public Places
Author: Dennis Alan Nawrocki
Photographer: David Clements
Genre: Art, History, Guidebook
Page Count: 234
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date: August 1st 2008
My Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
This is great if being used as a tour guide; gives a thorough history of the piece and artist. I loved learning new things about art or things I've already seen, and just never understood. One of the problems I had though with reading this, was the black and white photographs. The cover is misleading in that sense, it being in color and the pages to follow in black and white. Maybe that was to preserve the whole feel of the artwork and to get people to go and experience the pieces first hand. But I don't think everyone who reads this book will have the luxury of visiting Detroit. So when you're describing a beautiful piece of art and the magnificent yellows, blues, and reds in the description in the book, I want to be able to see those colors.
Highlights and Thoughts:
- I like how the art is presented (other than the pictures being in black and white); providing maps and locations for each district and respectfully noting precisely where the art is located.
- The history of each piece of art is well described; materials, artist, creation date.
- Would be a great book to have on hand with you if you love art and plan on touring the city of Detroit.
- Wouldn't mind seeing an edition that focuses on the murals and street art of the city next.
RAD MOUTH
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