Author: BANKSY
Title: Wall and Piece
Description: London: Century, 2006. 2nd Century edition; Sixth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. First few pages lightly warped by damp but text & images unblemished. ; With plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. First few pages lightly warped by damp but text & images unblemished. ; 26 x 21 x 1.9 cms; 238 pages; Wall and Piece is a collection of works and thoughts by Banksy, providing insight into his street art and the social and political messages behind it. Published in 2005, the book combines photographs of his most iconic pieces with witty and satirical commentary, reflecting his unique approach to art, activism, and life. It covers a range of his works, including his well-known stenciled images on public walls, buildings, and other urban spaces. The book showcases his humor, dark irony, and critique of various subjects, from consumerism and capitalism to war, authority, and political oppression. Banksy’s artwork often merges bold visual impact with pointed, subversive messages. Wall and Piece also includes a few of his writings, offering insight into his views on art, politics, and the role of the artist in society. Throughout, the book is both a visual chronicle of Banksy’s work and a social commentary, challenging conventional notions of art, ownership, and freedom. It serves as an accessible introduction to his work and philosophy, while retaining the rebellious spirit that defines much of Banksy’s practice.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Stencils Graffiti Fresco Contemporary Bristol
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Title: Wall and Piece
Description: London: Century, 2006. 2nd Century edition; Sixth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. First few pages lightly warped by damp but text & images unblemished. ; With plates & illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. First few pages lightly warped by damp but text & images unblemished. ; 26 x 21 x 1.9 cms; 238 pages; Wall and Piece is a collection of works and thoughts by Banksy, providing insight into his street art and the social and political messages behind it. Published in 2005, the book combines photographs of his most iconic pieces with witty and satirical commentary, reflecting his unique approach to art, activism, and life. It covers a range of his works, including his well-known stenciled images on public walls, buildings, and other urban spaces. The book showcases his humor, dark irony, and critique of various subjects, from consumerism and capitalism to war, authority, and political oppression. Banksy’s artwork often merges bold visual impact with pointed, subversive messages. Wall and Piece also includes a few of his writings, offering insight into his views on art, politics, and the role of the artist in society. Throughout, the book is both a visual chronicle of Banksy’s work and a social commentary, challenging conventional notions of art, ownership, and freedom. It serves as an accessible introduction to his work and philosophy, while retaining the rebellious spirit that defines much of Banksy’s practice.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Stencils Graffiti Fresco Contemporary Bristol
Price: GBP 10.00 = appr. US$ 14.28 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63266
- Book number: 63266
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