ART FOR THE PEOPLE: The Rediscovery & Preservation of Progressive and New Deal-era Murals in the Chicago Public Schools, 1904-1943

The Rediscovery and Preservation of Progressive- and New Deal-era Murals in the Chicago Public Schools, 1904-1943. Nearly century-old murals, created during the Progressive and New Deal eras by renowned artists like Edgar Britton, Mitchell Siporin, Lucille Ward, and Edward Millman, had been painted over, torn down, or forgotten—until now. Art for the People chronicles how this project united conservators, historians, politicians, educators, and students to uncover and restore nearly 450 murals across 70 schools, making it the largest mural preservation effort in the U.S. and housing the country's most extensive collection of historical murals. Featuring hundreds of vibrant photographs of the murals and the restoration process, the book serves as a comprehensive tribute to this neglected treasure, showcasing the power of collective human effort to preserve and celebrate public art. Out of Print. Condition: Fine. Light edge wear and softly bumped corners.