Icons of street art : big murals /

Icons of street art : big murals /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Harker, Michael, photographer.
Imprint:	München : Kunth Verlag GmbH & So., [2019]
Description:	288 pages : illustrations ; 37 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Street art -- 21st century -- Pictorial works. Mural painting and decoration -- 21st century. Graffiti. Muralists. Street art.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12033409

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ISBN:	9783955049287 3955049280
Notes:	Includes index.
Summary:	"As an expression of art, protest, and a zest for life, street art, whose origins date back to illegal graffiti, has developed into the most democratic of art forms, and has long since become an integral part of public spaces in many cities. The works are created amidst urban structures, which serve as the artists' inspiration - often rebellious, sometimes playful, but always stirring. Big murals - huge works of art occupying entire façades, and often bearing a political or socially critical message - play a particularly prominent role here. Featuring largeformat images by photographer Michael Harker, this photo book reveals the unique appeal and significance of this art form, using examples from the street art hotspots of Berlin, Lisbon, Paris, Bangkok, and New York City."--Backcover.

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Summary:	-Presents 'big murals' - giant works of street art, often with a political message, featuring various artists from all over the world Big murals - giant works of art covering entire house fa ades, often with a political message. In his book Icons of Street Art, photographer Michael Harker demonstrates the special power and meaning of this kind of street art with photos taken in Berlin, Lisbon, Paris and New York City. His large-format pictures present the art of various artists, with one focus on the works of Bordalo II. With his Trash Animals, the Portuguese artist draws attention to the subject of environmental pollution. His unique mix of upcycled sculptures and spray graffiti is in great demand at art fairs worldwide.
Item Description:	Includes index.
Physical Description:	288 pages : illustrations ; 37 cm
ISBN:	9783955049287 3955049280