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Maya Lin: Thinking with Her Hands

Susan Goldman Rubin

This book examines the work of artist and architect Maya Lin. It describes her winning entry for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial design competition while she was a reserved college student. The account also considers her approach to other projects, including the materials she uses and work that offers new ways of viewing U.S. history and the environment. Archival photographs accompany the text, which includes a bibliography, source notes, and an index.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Environment · History · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781452108377
Language
English
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