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Title: Spiral Jetta: A Road Trip Through the Land Art of the American West

Synopsis
Leaving behind her role as director of public affairs at the Art Institute of Chicago, Erin Hogan sets out in her Volkswagen--the Jetta of the title--to acquire an appreciation for solitude and "land art." Starting with Smithson's Spiral Jetty in Salt Lake City, her itinerary takes her from Utah to Mexico. She discovers some avant-garde treasures and fails to even locate others. Though she encounters a sometimes dangerous cast of characters, Hogan gains some of the insights she is seeking; in the process, she also navigates a brilliant ride through esoteric art and self-discovery. With B&W photos and a map.

Details
Series:             Culture Trails
Language:        English

Size
Length:        180 Pages
Weight:        0.9 Pounds
Height:         8.8 Inches
Width:          6 Inches
Thickness:    0.5 Inches



Publisher Notes
A chronicle of the author's journey westward from Chicago details her three-thousand-mile travels through the diverse world of the American West in an account that offers a view of a critical moment of twentieth-century American art, as well as a view of the American landscape.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Spiral Jetta: A Road Trip Through the Land Art of the American West and it was written by Erin Hogan. This edition of Spiral Jetta: A Road Trip Through the Land Art of the American West is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is June 2008 and it has a suggested retail price of $20. There are 180 pages in the book and it was published by Univ of Chicago Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0226348458 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780226348452. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.