For artists and makers, the entertaining, informative, and inspirational story of a public art sculptor.
Nancy Schön is the creator of the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book, visited by many thousands of children and adults every year, the sculpture has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House. Now Ms. Schön tells the story of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) as well as her other major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials. For any artist or activist looking to make a difference in the public square, this story demonstrates that drive and determination can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Nancy Schön is a sculptor of internationally displayed art, but she is best known for her work in Massachusetts. She has six sculpture installations in Boston, including Make Way for Ducklings in the Public Garden and Tortoise and the Hare in Copley Square. She was educated at the Museum School in Boston.
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Although Nancy came to public art late in life, she more than made up for it. The Tortoise and the Hare in Boston's Copley Square greet Boston Marathon runners as they cross the finish line, McCloskey's Sal's Bear graces Maine's Botanical Gardens, as do Lentil and His Dog in Hamilton, Ohio. Each of them posed unique challenges and each generated original, unforgettable results. Here the focus is on her major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. And the book is hands on. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials. Her story offers encouragement to anyone trying to express themselves, whether artist, athlete, dancer, musician or writer, for she demonstrates that drive and determination (when coupled with an undeniable talent) can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results. N° de réf. du vendeur 00097431694
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Although Nancy came to public art late in life, she more than made up for it. The Tortoise and the Hare in Boston's Copley Square greet Boston Marathon runners as they cross the finish line, McCloskey's Sal's Bear graces Maine's Botanical Gardens, as do Lentil and His Dog in Hamilton, Ohio. Each of them posed unique challenges and each generated original, unforgettable results. Here the focus is on her major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. And the book is hands on. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials. Her story offers encouragement to anyone trying to express themselves, whether artist, athlete, dancer, musician or writer, for she demonstrates that drive and determination (when coupled with an undeniable talent) can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1567926061G
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Paperback. Etat : New. For artists and makers, the entertaining, informative, and inspirational story of a public art sculptor.Nancy Schön is the creator of the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book, visited by many thousands of children and adults every year, the sculpture has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House.Now Ms. Schön tells the story of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) as well as her other major public projects and commissions: how they came about, and who, and what, inspired them. She explains what goes into making a beautiful and tactile work of public art, from the wax maquettes to the casting in bronze, from dealing with budgets and logistics to the diplomacy required for dealing with public places and elected officials.For any artist or activist looking to make a difference in the public square, this story demonstrates that drive and determination can overcome any roadblock and produce remarkable results. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781567926064
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