EXPO 2020 Dubai
On the Book of Sceneries
Seiten
2022
Hatje Cantz Verlag
978-3-7757-5048-6 (ISBN)
Hatje Cantz Verlag
978-3-7757-5048-6 (ISBN)
• Publication for EXPO 2020 Dubai
• Important contemporary positions
• Art in public space
lt;p>The Book of Optics, written by the Arab scholar Ibn al Haytham in 1021 AD, formed the conceptual framework of the Public Art Program of EXPO 2020 Dubai. Eleven renowned artists were invited to create newly commissioned, permanent artworks in public space to explore this central work of medieval science. The publication presents the works together with numerous text contributions. They explore the philosophical definitions of vision, cognition, and the importance of imagination in constructing a coherent picture of reality. With over 190 countries participating, EXPO 2020 Dubai brought together numerous cultural and artistic initiatives to build bridges between people, communities, and nations.
• Important contemporary positions
• Art in public space
lt;p>The Book of Optics, written by the Arab scholar Ibn al Haytham in 1021 AD, formed the conceptual framework of the Public Art Program of EXPO 2020 Dubai. Eleven renowned artists were invited to create newly commissioned, permanent artworks in public space to explore this central work of medieval science. The publication presents the works together with numerous text contributions. They explore the philosophical definitions of vision, cognition, and the importance of imagination in constructing a coherent picture of reality. With over 190 countries participating, EXPO 2020 Dubai brought together numerous cultural and artistic initiatives to build bridges between people, communities, and nations.
Works by: Hamra Abbas, Asma Belhamar, Afra al Dhaheri, Olafur Eliasson, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Shaikha al Mazrou, Monira al Qadiri, Khalil Rabah, Abdullah al Saadi, Yinka Shonibare, and Haegue Yang.
Erscheinungsdatum | 29.04.2022 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 218 x 268 mm |
Gewicht | 1154 g |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater |
Schlagworte | Ausstellung • Dubai • EXPO Dubai • Kunst im öffentlichen Raum • Kunsttheorie • Zeitgenösissche Kunst |
ISBN-10 | 3-7757-5048-7 / 3775750487 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-7757-5048-6 / 9783775750486 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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