Overview
This book, focusing on an ambitious new body of work by American artist Alexis Rockman (b. 1962), explores the past, present, and future of the Great Lakes, one of the world’s most emblematic and ecologically significant environments. Rockman’s series The Great Lakes Cycle celebrates the natural majesty and global importance of the Great Lakes while exploring how they are threatened by factors including climate change, globalization, invasive species, mass agriculture, and urban sprawl. Though positive action has been taken in recent decades to understand and counteract the environmental damage, this inspiring publication will serve to promote continued attention to these fragile ecosystems. The works in the series are based on Rockman’s research, travel in the Great Lakes region, and conversations with scientists, historians, and specialists. Included are large oil paintings, field drawings, a suite of watercolors, and documentary material. The book’s essays will relate this new work to historical and contemporary landscape art and will address the significance of the Great Lakes ecosystem and what it can teach us beyond the region.
Full Product Details
Author: Dana Friis-Hansen
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Imprint: Michigan State University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 24.80cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 1.089kg
ISBN: 9781611862911
ISBN 10: 1611862914
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 28 February 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
All together Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle, is not just a document of five paintings and an assorted group of works of art on paper, but a rich resource to the life and hopefully not, death of the Great Lakes. Alexis Rockman's passion and discipline spring from a deep well of love for the environment and the Great Lakes in particular. --Journal of Lutheran Ethics-- (02/01/2020)
All together Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle, is not just a document of five paintings and an assorted group of works of art on paper, but a rich resource to the life and hopefully not, death of the Great Lakes. Alexis Rockman's passion and discipline spring from a deep well of love for the environment and the Great Lakes in particular. --Journal of Lutheran Ethics--Seitu Jones Journal of Lutheran Ethics (2/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Dana Friis-Hansen is Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
