Urban Art : The World as a Canvas / Garry Hunter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Garry, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public art.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages)

Other Title:

Urban Art

Place of Publication:

London : Arcturus, 2021.

Summary:

Urban art - the decoration of public spaces - combines street art and graffiti and is an international creative practice. Many urban artists address issues such as human rights, the environment and lifestyle choices by challenging and confronting established thinking. Some artists feature heroes or icons in their work, others use illusions to lure the viewer into examining the art and trying to figure out what is real and what is not. Others still pay homage to less wellknown people who have worked for the good of humanity. Along with the urban landscape, this art form is evolving all the time, reflecting the zeitgeist, asking questions, and grabbing the attention of the passing city dweller.

Contents:

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: ICONS

1. Icons in Italy

2. Pop, poetry and politics

3. Civil rights

CHAPTER 2: ILLUSIONS

1. Grand visions

2. Roadsworth

3. European murals

4, Visual conceits

CHAPTER 3: ISSUES

1. Subvertising

2. Lifestyle choices

3. Human rights

4. Public health

5.Environment

6. Other issues

CHAPTER 4: HOMAGE

CHAPTER 5: NEW IDEAS

Acknowledgments.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Arcturus, viewed April 11, 2023).

ISBN:

9781784043407

1784043400