Political Graffiti in Critical Times: The Aesthetics of Street Politics Contributor(s): Campos, Ricardo (Editor), Zaimakis, Yiannis (Editor), Pavoni, Andrea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1789209412 ISBN-13: 9781789209419 Publisher: Berghahn Books OUR PRICE: $147.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | Graffiti & Street Art - Art | Art & Politics - Social Science | Sociology - Urban |
Dewey: 751.73 |
LCCN: 2020042160 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6" W x 9" (1.41 lbs) 360 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Whether aesthetically or politically inspired, graffiti is among the oldest forms of expression in human history, one that becomes especially significant during periods of social and political upheaval. With a particular focus on the demographic, ecological, and economic crises of today, this volume provides a wide-ranging exploration of urban space and visual protest. Assembling case studies that cover topics such as gentrification in Cyprus, the convulsions of post-independence East Timor, and opposition to Donald Trump in the American capital, it reveals the diverse ways in which street artists challenge existing social orders and reimagine urban landscapes. |