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Planet Banksy : unauthorized : the man, his work and the movement he inspired / compiled and introduced by KET.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Michael O\'Mara Books, 2014.Description: 128 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781782431589 (hardback)
  • 1782431586 (hardback)
Contained works:
  • Banksy. Works. Selections
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 751.73 BAN
Contents:
Angels & demons -- Concrete jungle -- Famous faces -- Humour -- Law and order -- Signs of the times -- War and peace.
Summary: This book brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound and controversial work.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan LSAD Library Main Collection 751.73 BAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002100469601

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's street art and how his impact has continued to spread, Planet Banksy brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound and controversial work. Banksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work adorning streets, walls and bridges across nations and continents. His stencil designs are instantly recognizable and disturbingly precise in their social and political commentary, flavoured with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever, Banksy has spawned countless imitators, students and fans alike, his fame - although unlooked-for - inevitably transmitting his ideas and work to the international arena.With a range of topics for the graffiti lover, coming from a variety of inspirational sources, this book provides an overview of how Banksy's work is changing the face of modern art - as well as the urban landscape. Distilling his influence and his genius into an easily accessible full-colour 128 pages, this is the perfect purchase for any fan of Banksy or the graffiti art scene.

Angels & demons -- Concrete jungle -- Famous faces -- Humour -- Law and order -- Signs of the times -- War and peace.

This book brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound and controversial work.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

KET is a world-renowned graffiti artist based in New York, as well as a writer, lecturer, graffiti historian, producer, publisher and painter. His photos and graffiti have been published and exhibited internationally.

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