Chicago Parks Rediscovered [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Dina, Frank; Huebner, Jeff

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0912223022 ISBN 13: 9780912223025

Casa editrice: Jannes Art Pr, 2002

Riassunto

With this exquisite collection of color photographs of Chicago's parks, photographer and Chicago native, Frank Dina has cast a fresh eye on these natural gems that dot our urban landscape.

From the sumptuous lake shore to the inner city these images capture the light, color and mood of our public spaces throughout the changing seasons. Frederick Law Olmstead's and Jen Jensen's vision of a "garden in a city" is reflected within the pages of this book. The images at once subtly incorporate and contrast the natural landscape within the urban landscape. The Prairie style architecture that is found in many of Chicago's parks is both a reflection of the concrete urban landscape within which the parks are located.

The totality of these images is an eloquent visual portrait of the origins of our bold and proud city from the vast wilderness of the mid-western prairie. This is an impressive re-discovery and re-affirmation of these islands of peace, beauty and tranquility amidst the bustle and dynamism that is Chicago.

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L'autore:

Frank Dina is a fine art photographer living in Chicago. He was educated at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout his career he has worked in photography, film and video production. Presently, he is the staff photographer at Shure, Inc. and exhibits regularly at various venues in the Chicago area. His work appears in numerous corporate and individual collections.

Product Description:

From the sumptuous lakeshore to the inner city, these images capture the light, color, and mood of our public spaces throughout the changing seasons. Frederick Law Olmsted's and Jens Jensen's vision of a 'garden in a city' is reflected within the pages of this book. The images at once subtly incorporate and contrast the natural landscape within the urban landscape. The Prairie-style architecture that is found in many of Chicago's parks is both a reflection of the natural prairie and a reminder of the concrete urban landscape within which the parks are located. These full-color photographs of Chicago's well-known and lesser-visited parks make a perfect gift for those who enjoy outdoor spaces or gardens, or for those who fondly remember the parks of their Chicago youth. The totality of these images is an eloquent visual portrait of the origins of our bold and proud city from the vast wilderness of the mid-western prairie. Frank Dina has brought about an impressive re-discovery and re-affirmation of these islands of peace, beauty, and tranquillity amidst the bustle and dynamism that is Chicago.

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• Editore: Jannes Art Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0912223022
• ISBN 13: 9780912223025
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 2