New York City Department of Parks

DQ 1

 

 

Review the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_newsroom/video/index.html?key=13 and watch the video on Calder in City Hall Park.  In 150-300 words, post your response to the following:

 

How does the Calder sculpture compare to public art in your city?

 

How do you think art in public spaces contributes to building community and a sense of culture?

 

 

 

DQ 2

 

 

Review Ch. 3 of A World of Art.

 

Considering examples on pp. 52–54 in Ch. 3 of your text, in 150-300 words, what performance art might you imagine executing in a public space?

 

 

What would be your piece’s purpose and content?