The Popular History of Graffiti: From the Ancient World to the Present

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Popular History of Graffiti: From the Ancient World to the Present
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Fiona McDonald
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 229
Category/GenreArt styles not defined by date
Graffiti and street art
ISBN/Barcode 9781616088682
ClassificationsDewey:751.7309
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 20 June 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

Throughout history, graffiti has served as an innately individualistic expression (Viking graffiti on walls of eighth-century churches), but it has evolved into a visual and narrative expression of a collective group. This title helps to learn about more graffiti artists such as: Black Flag, Dandi, Zephyr, Bansky, Nunca, Keith Haring, and more.

Author Biography

Amanda Hallay is a writer, cultural historian, and trend analyst. She was born in America, grew up in England, and spent time in Paris working as a fashion writer. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.