Graffiti and Street Art

Anna Waclawek

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Thames & Hudson
01 November 2011

Art & Architecture; Graffiti & street art

Series: World of Art

Love it or loathe it, graffiti plays a prominent role in the culture and consciousness of cities. The traditional letter-based writing that appeared on the streets of Philadelphia and New York over forty years ago has evolved into two distinct disciplines. While both thrive illegally and challenge the concept of public space, the new wave of street art puts greater emphasis on figures, abstraction, symbols and formal techniques.

This incisive and highly readable survey traces the evolution of graffiti and street art and explores the motivations and practices of the leading exponents. Terms and language are examined in detail - from tags and throwies to culture jamming and ?subvertising - along with their many influences and genres.

Uniquely, Graffiti and Street Art analyses not just the work, but the functions of graffiti and street art and their increasingly important role in urban visual culture. The picture that emerges is a rich celebration of two of the defining art movements of the twenty-first century.

By: Anna Waclawek
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780500204078
ISBN 10: 0500204071
Series: World of Art
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 November 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. From Graffiti to Post-Graffiti • 2. Graffiti’s Genealogy • 3. Street Art and the City • 4. Site and Space • 5. Urban Visual Culture