Mapping the terrain: new genre public art

Abstract

Anthology edited by Lacy, focusing on new genre public Essays by 11 authors situate community-responsive and audience-directed art practices within diverse socio-political and art historical contexts. Emphasis is place on how relational, participatory and interactive art strategies respond to the institutional framework of art. Other topics discussed include: the social relevance of art; artist's reponsibility; non-museum-oriented forms of beauty; the value of collaboration; differences between community-oriented art and public art. Includes compendium of more than 80 artists working in the field. Biographical notes. Circa 110 bibl. ref.