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Wisconsin Post Office Murals by David W. Gates Jr. (2019, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPost OFFICE Fans

ISBN-101970088001

ISBN-139781970088007

eBay Product ID (ePID)19038509389

Product Key Features

Educational LevelAdult & Further Education

Number of Pages178 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWisconsin Post Office Murals

SubjectGeneral, United States / General

Publication Year2019

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaArt, History

AuthorDavid W. Gates Jr.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height8.5 in

Item Length11 in

Item Width0.5 in

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Intended AudienceAdult Education

IllustratedYes

SynopsisWisconsin Post Office Murals dives deeper into the particulars, including how the murals were developed by the artists. The correspondence and letters created during this time provide a fascinating glimpse of our nation's history. The author's research reveals the efforts of the government and local communities during this time. Not every community was thrilled with the idea of the subject matter or money spent on artwork for their local post office building. The murals were installed in small communities throughout Wisconsin on purpose. They were meant to bring significant art to everyday Americans. This is public art and the post office was the most public of places during this era. Packed with full color images, Wisconsin Post Office Murals celebrates these wonderful pieces of art as they exist today., The united states government commissioned over 1,100 murals for the embellishment of post offices nationwide. Wisconsin received 35 of these murals. After nearly 85 years, the story of their existence is elusive and often overlooked. Gates's research of the correspondence between the artists and government tells the stories of how the murals were developed and eventually installed in small towns throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin Post Office Murals is packed with fascinating details: 130 full-color images of the murals 70 images of buildings and cornerstones Full-color map with the location of each town The history and story of each mural Written to educate and promote these wonderful Depression-era works of art and buildings, Wisconsin Post Office Murals is a must-have for any New Deal, history, or post office enthusiast. If you've ever been to any of the 35 post offices written about here and asked yourself, Why is there a mural in the lobby or Who is the artist who painted the mural on the wall, this is the book for you.