It's about time : perspectives on Scandinavian art in relation to architecture /
In Scandinavia, when the state builds, a small percentage of total construction costs is allocated for art. This policy ensures creativity becomes an intrinsic component of the built environment rather than an afterthought. Yet the spatial implications and artistic dimensions that result from this f...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Copenhagen :
Danish Architectural Press,
2025.
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| Edition: | 1st edition. |
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| Summary: | In Scandinavia, when the state builds, a small percentage of total construction costs is allocated for art. This policy ensures creativity becomes an intrinsic component of the built environment rather than an afterthought. Yet the spatial implications and artistic dimensions that result from this funding mechanism are rarely studied. This volume explores the relationship between art and architecture in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Contemporary case studies weave together histories of cross-disciplinary collaboration, cultural policy, and environmental concerns, mapping a sophisticated framework for grasping the multiple dimensions of art interventions within architecture. |
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| Physical Description: | 269 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-266). |
| ISBN: | 9788774075585 8774075586 |