Uncommissioned Art: An A-Z of Australian Graffiti - Softcover

Christine Dew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0522855067 ISBN 13: 9780522855067

Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

On the streets of Australian cities there are conversations occurring in paint in public space. Graffiti, stencil and street art are increasingly gaining currency as a potent art form worldwide. In addition to its artistic endeavour, graffiti with its immediacy and ephemeral nature comments on political and social change, and the shape of the urban landscape itself.This illustrated A-Z combines beautiful colour images from Australia's thriving graffiti and street art culture, interviews with some of Australia's most important graffiti and street artists, analysis of the history and evolution of the scene and discussion of urban planning, community and freedom of speech raised by graffiti's presence in public space.""Uncommissioned Art: An A-Z of Australian Graffiti"" offers new ways to look at street art. It will contribute to local, national and international conversations about art and design, popular culture and urban planning.

About this title

Product Description:

Rare Book

Review:

'This ambitious survey of contemporary Australian graffiti documents, through an abundance of excellent photographs and sharp informative text, the vibrancy of this illegal street culture. Like all good books about art, Uncommissioned Art helps us better understand what is right in front of our eyes.' The Age, 13/10/2007

About this edition

• Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0522855067
• ISBN 13: 9780522855067
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280