Section 10-A1405. AC-2 MAKING ART MORE VISIBLE

 

1405.1A large number of US cities and government agencies have adopted policies to make art more visible in the design of public buildings, infrastructure, and even private development. As public art projects have become more diverse and challenging, there has also been a shift from using art merely as an embellishment for architecture to using art to create a sense of neighborhood identity and to provide a connection to local history and culture. Art projects document, celebrate, and define communities whose stories may once have been overlooked. This is particularly true in Washington, where public art tells not only the story of a city but also the story of a nation. 1405.1

 

1405.2Art of many genres has played an important role in building the civic culture of the District of Columbia. From monuments inspired by the Beaux-Arts movement to the evocative murals of Adams Morgan, art is an integral and visible part of our cityscape. We must continue to include public art as our city evolves not only in “federal” Washington but also in our neighborhoods. 1405.2

 

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