Diane Burko Seeing Climate Change by Foreword by Jack Rasmussen & Other Diane Burko & Text by Bill McKibben & Text by Norma Broude & Text by Mary Garrard
Brand: American University Museum
Product Description
Burkos scientifically informed abstractions extend the Romantic sublime to the era of climate catastrophe Painter photographer and climate activist Diane Burko born 1945 has long been a prominent advocate for arts role in addressing climate change. While continuing to engage the traditions of landscape painting her increasingly abstract and largescale images are layered with visual and scientific information about the urgent challenges posed to the planet. This volume presents Burkos largescale paintings and serial groupings including her neverbeforeexhibited 56footlong World Map series which addresses glacier and coral reef changes across the globe. Also featured are Burkos videos and Lenticulars which employ melting and flowing imagery to express the concept of climate change over time. The book features more than 120 color illustrations a new statement by the artist on the evolving nature of her studio practice essays by each of the curators distinguished art historians Mary D. Garrard and Norma Broude and an essay by the environmental author and activist Bill McKibben. show more
Condition : New
Author : Foreword By Jack Rasmussen Other Diane Burko Text By Bill McKibben Text By Norma Broude Text
Weight : 1050
Publisher : American University Museum
Language : English
EAN : 9781734778830
ISBN10 : 1734778830
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20221011
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 297 X 226 X 15mm