num_pages: 128
description: A full-color showcase of some of Banksy's most innovative pieces offering thought-provoking comparison with the works of his students 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 flavored with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever Banksy has spawned countless imitators students and fans alike his famealthough unlooked-forinevitably transmitting his ideas and work to the international arena. Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's work and how his impact has continued to spread 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 some of Banksy's own innovative profound and controversial work. Showcasing graffiti with a range of topics and coming from a variety of inspirational sources this book provides an overview of how the man's work is changing the face of modern art as well as that of urban landscape.
language: English
title: Planet Banksy: The Man, His Work and the Movement He Has Inspired
publisher: Michael O'Mara