{"product_id":"9780982923962","title":"Art of the People: Public art in Lafayette, Louisiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eLafayette, Louisiana routinely makes larger-than-life headlines.The award-winning cuisine wins constant praise and earns top rankings in national publications. The city is home to several Grammy-winning musicians and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eits rich music scene is both diverse and evolving yet rooted in centuries-old tradition. Art of the People, explores Lafayette’s famous culture from a different perspective . . . through its public art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades a number of renowned visual artists have found inspiration here and left their mark in a variety of ways. Sometimes hidden, sometimes hidden in plain view, Lafayette’s public artwork makes a physical statement about the history of a people and their ever-alluring energy. From murals to sculpture to moving water, artists continue to blend re ections of the past into expressions of a future destined for constant enjoyment of life at its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid photos and rich back stories, Art of the People provides a visual tour of public art expressed by this town once dubbed the “Happiest City in America.” It connects you with the unlikely mingling of cultures that created a perfect recipe of passion and camaraderie often referred to as “Joie de Vivre” (literally “Joy of Life”). It’s a snapshot of an ongoing tale about cultures and inspiration mixed like no other — in a city where people simply expect everyday life to be colorful, vibrant and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corvus Press, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729006735600,"sku":"9780982923962","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780982923962_p0.jpg?v=1768595536","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780982923962","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}