We will have 2 presentations to crit at the start of class, then we will head out to look at some public artworks. Were your walking shoes!!!
Each of you must come to class with a public artwork that you want to go visit. If there is another piece you like, please take note of that too, so we have options. Please do not choose a Mural. Since we already looked specifically as the Women’s Way Mural, I want to look at other kinds of public artworks.
Keep in mind that we will be on foot – so travel time is an issue. I would say we can go as far west as the PMA, as far east as 5th street, as far south as Lombard and as far north as Spring Garden.
What to bring to class and to share with the class- assuming you can find it:
The artists name, title, material and date the piece was create.
Any other additional information about the piece – historical or otherwise.
If it has ever existed in another location, if so, where.
Please use the links below to start searching for a public artwork to visit. You may also choose an artwork that does not exist in these databases. Please try to do similar research of it. There are also a few books in the library pertaining specifically to Philadelphia Public works.
DATABASES OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC ART:
http://www.philart.net/
http://www.publicartphiladelphia.org/
This is public art 