The Effect of Public Art on Public Spaces: Poets, Worms and Street Art. A research conducted in a New Zealand setting

      Аннотация: Public art is thought to enhance the public space of our cities. Public art plays a vital role in public space because it adds creativity to the space and gives the public space a focus. The variety of public art available in public space creates vibrancy and contributes to inclusive spaces which can lead to engagement with public art and with people in public spaces. These kinds of artworks, which are freely available for everyone to interact with either intellectually or physically, can have an effect on the built environment, not only in the beautification of the city or the design of the public spaces, but also on the general public?s psyche. This book addresses two main research questions: „What are the characteristics of „good? public spaces?? and „How does public art contribute to „good? public spaces?? To answer these questions the book will focus on three main public spaces in Dunedin each having its own distinctive artwork. These include, the Robert Burns statue in the Octagon; the Worm sculpture in the Botanic Gardens; and street art around Bond and Vogel streets.

Ключевые слова: Art, City planning, Geography, Public art, Public Space