Political Animals: Public Art in American Zoos and Aquariums

by Erik Trump and Jesse Donahue

Political Animals offers a unique study and perspective on the relationship between politics and the art found in American zoos and aquariums. Jesse Donahue and Erik Trump examine the ways that zoos and aquariums have successfully served as sculptural gardens for the masses and have incorporated art and architecture that convey political messages about both the patrons and the animals. This book demonstrates how art has been used for a range...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739111205
• ISBN13: 9780739111208
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"