Written in Stone: A Journey Shaping Places in New Millennium China
Written in StoneĀ by Polo BourieauĀ is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Poloās creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.
Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbellās monomyth theory, Poloās sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity.Ā
With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.
Written in StoneĀ offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readersāwhether city planners, urbanists, architects, landscapers, artists or art loversāto reimagine the relationship between sculpture and the spaces we inhabit. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the enduring debate between matter, place, and meaning.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9789888900770 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Bourieau, Polo | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : May 09, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT : Hong Kong University Press |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Hardback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
The Arts
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Written in StoneĀ by Polo BourieauĀ is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Poloās creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.
Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbellās monomyth theory, Poloās sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity.Ā
With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.
Written in StoneĀ offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readersāwhether city planners, urbanists, architects, landscapers, artists or art loversāto reimagine the relationship between sculpture and the spaces we inhabit. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the enduring debate between matter, place, and meaning.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9789888900770 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Bourieau, Polo | |
| PUBLISHER : Hong Kong University Press | PUBLICATION DATE : May 09, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : Hong Kong | IMPRINT : Hong Kong University Press |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Hardback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
The Arts
* This is a fixed price item. Promo codes, coupons, special online offers and promotions, VIP or member's discount cannot be used in conjunction with this item.
