Street Art: The Graffiti Revolution
- ISBN-10
- 0810983206
- ISBN-13
- 9780810983205
- Series
- Street Art
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-09-01
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- Cedar Lewisohn
Description
A vivid celebration of street art--art, such as graffiti, made in public spaces--traces the evolution of this global artistic phenomenon, from prehistoric cave painting to the sophisticated urban imagery of today; includes interviews with key figures associated with modern-day street art; and analyzes the influence of this dynamic art form on the global art scene.
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