Book Review - THE WORLD ATLAS OF STREET ART AND GRAFFITI by Rafael Schacter

Book Review - THE WORLD ATLAS OF STREET ART AND GRAFFITI by Rafael Schacter





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Page Length: 400
Publisher: Yale University Press (September 3, 2013)
ISBN: 0300199422

About The Book:
Painted murals first appeared in Latin America in the early 20th
century; in the 1950s, spray-can graffiti associated with Latino gangs
followed, notably the “cholo” graffiti of Los Angeles. Today, street art
has traveled to nearly every corner of the globe, evolving into a
highly complex and ornate art form. The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti
is the definitive survey of international street art, focusing on the
worlds most influential urban artists and artworks. Since the lives and
works of urban artists are inextricably linked to specific streets and
places, this beautifully illustrated volume features specially
commissioned “city artworks” that provide an intimate understanding of
these metropolitan landscapes.

Organized geographically
by country and city, more than 100 of todays most important street
artists—including Espo in New York, Shepard Fairey in Los Angeles, Os
Gêmeos in Brazil, and Anthony Lister in Australia—are profiled alongside
key examples of their work. The evolution of street art and graffiti
within each region is also chronicled, providing essential historical
context. With contributions by the foremost authorities on street art
and graffiti, this landmark publication provides a nuanced understanding
of a widespread contemporary art practice. The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti
emphasizes urban arts powerful commitment to a spontaneous creativity
that is inherently connected to the architecture of the metropolis.




Between the Pages Guest Reviewer
Breeze's Review



I want
to start off by saying this book does not require an extensive knowledge of art, or a special love of art to enjoy reading its pages or perusing its many wonderful photos. This is what I would call the perfect
coffee table book. Its a book that, after the first reading, I would look at
again and again, or sharing some of my favorite artwork with others.The artwork depicted comes from all over the globe and I think thats what I most
appreciated about this book. The author gives informative details so the
reader can truly understand what they are looking at. Many times, I found that I
didnt understand a certain piece of artwork but after reading what the author
wrote, I then was able to understand the story behind the art. I also came to
appreciate the depth of what I would have normally called “street graffiti” because of the history and back story given with each piece. My
favorite was from Kiev, Ukraine, the Interesni Kazki artwork was extremely
fascinating.
The author left
nothing out. Even the date, style, themes and influences are explained as you
look through each new piece of art. Something else that caught my eye was the
layout of each page; they were different each time and really added to the
overall appearance of the book. The author did an excellent job of wording
things simply enough for basic readers to enjoy but also leaving in every drop
of detail and history to satisfy a true art major.This book would make an
excellent gift. I highly recommend it for any art lover.


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