{"product_id":"art-of-the-people-public-art-in-lafayette-louisiana-paperback","title":"Art of the People: Public art in Lafayette, Louisiana - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeremy C. Broussard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTravis Gauthier\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLafayette, Louisiana routinely makes larger-than-life headlines.The award-winning cuisine wins constant praise and earns top rankings in national publications. The city is home to several Grammy-winning musicians and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eits rich music scene is both diverse and evolving yet rooted in centuries-old tradition. Art of the People, explores Lafayette's famous culture from a different perspective . . . through its public art.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor decades a number of renowned visual artists have found inspiration here and left their mark in a variety of ways. Sometimes hidden, sometimes hidden in plain view, Lafayette's public artwork makes a physical statement about the history of a people and their ever-alluring energy. From murals to sculpture to moving water, artists continue to blend re ections of the past into expressions of a future destined for constant enjoyment of life at its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough vivid photos and rich back stories, Art of the People provides a visual tour of public art expressed by this town once dubbed the \"Happiest City in America.\" It connects you with the unlikely mingling of cultures that created a perfect recipe of passion and camaraderie often referred to as \"Joie de Vivre\" (literally \"Joy of Life\"). It's a snapshot of an ongoing tale about cultures and inspiration mixed like no other -- in a city where people simply expect everyday life to be colorful, vibrant and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486647468210,"sku":"9780982923962","price":28.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/3f18f6c0eaf2ad2ae7f06a72c5e30aee.webp?v=1779314479","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/art-of-the-people-public-art-in-lafayette-louisiana-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}