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.By Frederick Preston and Carmen TafollaA resident of San Antonio, Dr. Frederick Preston has been photographing the city’s public artsince the mid-2000s and developed deep relationships with the artists. Texas state poet laureateDr. Carmen Tafollais the author of more than 40 books, former president of the Texas Institute of Letters, and former director of Mexican-American studies at Texas Lutheran University. She is a professor emeritus at the University of Texas San Antonio. 309 color imagesThe Outdoor Public Art of San Antonio309 color images