Written in Stone: A Journey Shaping Places in New Millennium China

A visionary look at how art redefines urban spaces in the twenty-first century.

In Written in Stone, Polo Bourieau takes readers on a journey through the transformative power of public art in twenty-first-century China. From the marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong and the bustling streets of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book explores how sculpture redefines urban landscapes, creating places of meaning and connection.

Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, Written...