About the book
An exclusive examination Beijing's graffiti scene, including its origins, growth, and current status, through 25 interviews and over 300 color photos that document the scene’s development.
A complex and contradictory graffiti culture has been brewing over the last few decades in one of the least expected settings—China’s capital. Through an unparalleled collection of one local photographer’s images, as well as interviews with 25 prolific artists, see how Beijing has developed its graffiti movement against the backdrop of the once-secluded nation’s rise to global economic might.
While Beijing graffiti artists take their cue from the subculture’s Western origins, the local scene has also been highly influenced by both foreign visitors and traditional Chinese art and culture. Profiles of significant artists explore the dynamics of creative self-expression in such a perceivedly authoritarian setting, including the surprising amount of freedom they have to make their art undisturbed compared to Western counterparts.
A must for graffiti enthusiasts, Sinophiles, and anyone interested in how this colorful subculture is still growing half a century after it emerged.
Editions of Beijing Graffiti
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764360534
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An exclusive examination Beijing's graffiti scene, including its origins, growth, and current status, through 25 interviews and over 300 color photos that document the scene’s development.
A complex and contradictory graffiti culture has been brewing over the last few decades in one of the least expected settings—China’s capital. Through an unparalleled collection of one local photographer’s images, as well as interviews with 25 prolific artists, see how Beijing has developed its graffiti movement against the backdrop of the once-secluded nation’s rise to global economic might.
While Beijing graffiti artists take their cue from the subculture’s Western origins, the local scene has also been highly influenced by both foreign visitors and traditional Chinese art and culture. Profiles of significant artists explore the dynamics of creative self-expression in such a perceivedly authoritarian setting, including the surprising amount of freedom they have to make their art undisturbed compared to Western counterparts.
A must for graffiti enthusiasts, Sinophiles, and anyone interested in how this colorful subculture is still growing half a century after it emerged.
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What is Beijing Graffiti about?
An exclusive examination Beijing's graffiti scene, including its origins, growth, and current status, through 25 interviews and over 300 color photos that document the scene’s development.
A complex and contradictory graffiti culture has been brewing over the last few decades in one of the least expected settings—China’s capital. Through an unparalleled collection of one local photographer’s images, as well as interviews with 25 prolific artists, see how Beijing has developed its graffiti movement against the backdrop of the once-secluded nation’s rise to global economic might.
While Beijing graffiti artists take their cue from the subculture’s Western origins, the local scene has also been highly influenced by both foreign visitors and traditional Chinese art and culture. Profiles of significant artists explore the dynamics of creative self-expression in such a perceivedly authoritarian setting, including the surprising amount of freedom they have to make their art undisturbed compared to Western counterparts.
A must for graffiti enthusiasts, Sinophiles, and anyone interested in how this colorful subculture is still growing half a century after it emerged.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beijing Graffiti?
The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > Public art > Urban arts
Where can I read a sample of Beijing Graffiti?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764360534
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beijing Graffiti?
Schiffer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beijing Graffiti is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764360534)
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