Abstract
Art commissions, which were established in some cities in the formative years of the modern city planning in United State (about from 1890s to 1920s), were juries which passed upon the design and location of works of art, including public facilities. In 1913, the First National Conference of Art Commissions was held and a movement for promoting the establishment of art commissions in many cities was advocated as art commission movement. The purpose of this paper is to trace this movement, focusing on relations to city planning commissions and zoning system. In conclusion, this movement didn't succeed in establishment of art commissions in the U.S. , but spread the concept of art commissions to other countries, for example, U.K. and Japan.
