Street Art: The Graffiti Revolution

Street Art: The Graffiti Revolution by Cedar Lewisohn is a comprehensive exploration of street art and graffiti from the late twentieth century to today. This digital PDF edition gives you instant access to the full illustrated text, with no physical shipping. It is a key reference for readers interested in the rise of street art as a global phenomenon.

First published in hardback in 2008 and available here as a digital download, this book was one of the first accounts to place street art within the context of art history. It is global in scope and aware of local scenes, featuring interviews with leading practitioners of the last thirty years.

Book Overview

Street Art: The Graffiti Revolution defines street art as a genre related to, but distinct from, graffiti writing. It traces the history of the form from cave painting through the Paris walls photographed by Brassai in the 1920s to the sophisticated imagery found on city streets today.

The book includes work and interviews with artists such as Banksy, Blek le Rat, Futura 2000, Miss Van, Os Gemeos, Henry Chalfant, Lady Pink, Lee Quinones, Jenny Holzer, Barry McGee, Shepard Fairey and others. Written by Cedar Lewisohn and published by Tate Publishing, this digital edition preserves the full text and illustrations of the original volume.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The relationship between graffiti writing and street art, and how the two genres diverge.
• Early history from Pompeii graffiti to Brassai’s Paris photographs.
• Profiles of influential artists including Banksy, Blek le Rat, Futura 2000, Miss Van and Os Gemeos.
• The role of museums, galleries and the market in bringing street art into the mainstream.
• Stories from New York, Brazil and other global street art scenes.
• Interviews with key practitioners and eyewitnesses from the last thirty-five years.

Why This Book Matters

Street Art: The Graffiti Revolution offers one of the first serious art-historical surveys of street art as a global movement. It shows how artists crossed national and cultural borders to create an international scene rooted in local communities. The book remains a valuable reference for students, collectors and general readers interested in contemporary visual culture.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you can access the PDF immediately. The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and most reading applications.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book?
You will have instant access to the download after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped?
No, this is a digital PDF edition only.

Which devices support this PDF?
The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones and most PDF readers.

Add this digital edition to your library and explore the story behind the art on the streets.