Graffiti and Street Art by Anna Waclawek
This new book is special because it is part of the world of art series by thames and hudson - which includes the subject in the canon of world art. A welcome new addition. Also this book will be used as a textbook across the world. Im not sure if i agree with her use of the term post-graffiti - seems to neglect the creation of this term about 1982 by galleries seeking to distance themselves from illegal graff like street art was in more recent times. One of the oldest uses of the term street art i have seen is from a 1970s book of punk posters from the usa. Also the grouping of graff with hiphop and breakdancing was made by photographers like henry chaufant not by artists and is seldom mentioned. Despite these problems it is a fine book with many excellent images worth it for the price alone. There is an excellent bibliography for students and the text is good for laymen.
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