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爱德华·博克:爱德华·博克自传·补录 415
爱德华·博克《爱德华·博克自传》· The Americanization of Edward Bok · 领导
Bok strongly believed that good art should find a place in public buildings where large numbers of persons might find easy access to it. The proximity of the proposed new structure to historic Independence Hall and the adjacent buildings would make it a focal point for visitors from all parts of the country and the world. The opportunity presented itself to put good art, within the comprehension of a large public, into the new building, and Bok asked permission of Mr. Curtis to introduce a strong note of mural decoration. The idea commended itself to Mr. Curtis as adding an attraction to the building and a contribution to public art.
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定位:Additional excerpt 415 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
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博克认为好艺术应该让大众容易看到,所以主张在公共建筑里放艺术品。他看准新楼靠近独立厅,游客多,是展示艺术的好机会。于是向柯蒂斯先生提议在新楼里加入大幅壁画装饰。柯蒂斯觉得这既能增加建筑吸引力,又能贡献公共艺术,就同意了。核心是:艺术不该只藏在博物馆,要走进日常公共空间。做法是选人流大的地标建筑,主动向决策者提出具体方案,把艺术和建筑功能结合。
上下文
爱德华·博克是《妇女家庭杂志》主编,他在自传中回忆推动公共艺术的过程。柯蒂斯是杂志老板,也是费城柯蒂斯大厦的出资人。
今日一问
你身边有没有人流量大却空着的大墙,可以提议放点让人愉快的艺术?
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