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Article: Art in the public eye; Public artworks, it seems, are everywhere . Environment Editor Tony Henderson reports on a passion for our times.(News)
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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FOR prehistoric man, it was rock art, with more than 1,000 examples in Northumberland, while cathedrals were a must medieval monument and the Victorians loved their lifelike statues.
Every age leaves it mark on the landscape and for the last 35 years in the North East, public artwork has ruled.
Now a booklet, featuring 30 examples as a selection from the many artworks in County Durham, has been launched.
It has been sent to over 40 secondary schools and colleges across the county with the aim of encouraging young people to explore the art, ...