Graffiti and street art used to be a sure sign of a neighborhoods neglect. Even though it is still a countercultural art form, its role has grown: it enlivens public space, provides social commentary, and adds humor and color to the urban and suburban landscape. 1,000 Ideas for Graffiti and Street Art is a showcase of urban art suitable for artists of any medium, designers, and other creative artists looking for urban-style inspiration for their visual work. A visual catalog, it is both a practical, inspirational handbook and a coffee-table conversation piece. Graffiti and street artistsrebellious and non-rebellious alikewill relish the opportunity to have so many ideas for color play, illustration, and wild expressions at their fingertips. Inside youll find:-1,000 photographs of graffiti and other types of urban art, with captions that feature location (city, state, country) artist name (if known). -Artwork sorted into categories such as letterforms, stencils, portraits, murals, nature, tags, throw-ups, pieces, and productions -Urban art glossary, basic aerosol painting and street art techniques, and more
- ISBN13 9781592536580
- Publish Date 1 February 2011 (first published 1 January 2011)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 5 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Rockport Publishers Inc.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English