What started as simple street movement; a way to assert individuality and pride; has blossomed into much more: Graffiti is everywhere. From Sprite commercials to The Source magazine to Soho art galleries; the elements and vernacular of the graffiti aesthetic are apparent in todays society. The Art of Getting Over: Graffiti at the Millennium examines graffitis influence from its earliest days to its undeniable ubiquity now. Written by insider Stephen Powers; it includes a general history; in-depth interviews with both the progenitors of the form and current artists; and full-color illustrations of the most important works over the last 30 years. Unlike other subcultures that have been corrupted by the media and the mainstream; graffiti has maintained its sense of the underground and its clandestine feel. The purity and integrity that have defined the graffiti writers mission have never faltered. The Art of Getting Over offers an unprecedented glimpse into this deeply affecting urban art form.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A wealth of information in a single volumeBy L. SchattmanLike other titles in the Building Type Basics series; this book provides a wealth of information about planning and designing religious/worship facilities. Photographs; drawings; plans and diagrams illustrate practically every page. Most photographs are black-and-white; complemented by 16 pages of full-color plates. It specifically addresses the design of Christian churches; Jewish synagogues; Muslim mosques; and Buddhist and Hindu temples; although the principles could be applied to any worship space.Like most titles in the series; this book is organized by design considerations. Initial chapters cover qualities of worship spaces; the project team and process; unique design concerns; and site selection. The remaining chapters cover specific issues including sustainability; structural and mechanical systems; special equipment; materials; acoustics; lighting; furniture; and wayfinding. It also includes a chapter on historic renovation. Like the rest of the series; the book includes bibliographical references and an index.Like the other titles; the endpapers of this volume contain a "Quick Index to Twenty Essential Questions"; including lighting; wayfinding; acoustics; materials; special equipment; building codes; and more.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy JarredBook has a lot of great information2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Places of WorshipBy Ionic VoluteA useful primer for anyone involved in the design of places of worship. Covers a wide range of design considerations and uses sophisticated examples.
