Arte del Pueblo: The Outdoor Public Art of San Antonio

A visual and poetic look at how public art has expressed the history and heart of the community in San Antonio, Texas.

Foreword by San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg.

A celebration of the power of public art to express a community's cultural heritage, Arte del Pueblo explores San Antonio's heart and soul. In moving photography and poetic commentary, it covers five genres of public art in a variety of artistic styles, from murals, sculpture, and mosaics to street art and digital art projections.

Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of this multicultural crossroad through an introduction to its major artistic influences, as well as thought—provoking interviews with 11 of the 190 artists featured. San Antonio's public artworks can be found everywhere: from its famous River Walk to the West Side Barrio, in parks and libraries, along roadways and bridges, on high—rises and restaurants.

The book's suggested self—tours guide those who wish to appreciate their favorite pieces in person.