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Presents the life of the architect-sculptor who designed the Vietnam War Memorial.
Maya Lin ANNOTATION
Presents the life of the architect-sculptor who designed the Vietnam War Memorial.
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Children's Literature
Maya Lin was only 21 years old when her model for the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial was selected for construction in Washington, D. C. The black granite walls set at right angles to each other and inscribed with the names of all those killed or lost in the war reflects nearby trees, the sky, and the Washington Monument in the distance. After overseeing the completion of the monument, Lin returned to Yale University to study architecture and sculpture. Her designs and creations now appear across the United States. These include a Civil Rights Monument in Alabama, a Peace Chapel in Pennsylvania, a topiary scene in North Carolina, a Women's Table at Yale University, Groundswell in Ohio, Wave Field and Ecliptic in Michigan, and Winter's Garden in Minnesota. Lin has received numerous honors and awards. She has written a book, Boundaries, which describes her work and what she thinks of herself as an artist. Full-color photographs of Lin and of her major pieces add interest and meaning to the presentation. A table of contents, timeline, glossary, bibliography, and index aid in understanding and in finding specific facts. 2003, Raintree,
School Library Journal
Gr 3-5-Large print, easy-to-read introductions to artists who have made significant contributions to our culture through their documentation and expression of American life. Each slim biography begins by highlighting a significant episode in the life of the artist. This is followed by information on the individual's early life and career, and in the case of Hopper and Lange, their deaths. All of the books contain black-and-white photographs, reproductions of the artist's works, and related material. However, not all of the artwork described is pictured. In addition, youngsters may not be sure if all of the photographs in Lange were taken by the subject herself, or if they are from other sources. Despite flaws, these titles will satisfy requests for report material where needed.-Heather E. Miller, Homewood Public Library, AL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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