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Outdoor art : extraordinary sculpture parks and art in nature

by Silvia Langen

This volume examines 25 outdoor sculpture gardens and art spaces globally, documenting the integration of large-scale works within diverse natural landscapes. It features both public and private collections, illustrated with colour photography.

Accession 11669 ISBN 9783791381183 Publisher Prestel
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