This book presents a classification system for graffiti art styles that reflects the expertise of graffiti writers and the work of art historian Erwin Panofsky. Based on Panofskyrsquo;s theories of iconographical analysis; the classification model is designed to identify the style of a graffiti art piece through its visual characteristics. Tested by image cataloguers in archives; libraries; and museums; the system assists information professionals in identifying the iconic styles of graffiti art pieces. It also demonstrates the power of Panofskyrsquo;s theories to provide access to non-representational or abstract art images. The result is a new paradigm for Panofskyrsquo;s theories that challenges the assumptions of traditional models. This innovative book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about graffiti art and for information professionals concerned with both the practical and intellectual issues surrounding image access.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great overview of the (business) history of fashionBy Ilya GrigorikFantastic book about the commercial history and the business of fashion as a whole. The author provides a collection of brief historical accounts of all the major brands and labels: how they came to be. a brief introduction to each designer. and how and why they succeeded. or failed. in the market. Following that. the book also covers the retail side: shift from boutiques to large retailers. to discounters (Target. Walmart). and how each designer dealt with the continuously changing landscape of how clothes are sold and marketed (e.g. role of Hollywood. TV. celebrity endorsements. and so on).Finally. the book covers the 90s craze of fashion IPOs and their outcomes - mixed results. to say the least! As a bonus. the book sprinkles financial and performance figures throughout all of the different chapters. In short. this is a great one-stop-shop overview of the business of fashion - worth checking out even if youre not in the field.My only remaining wish is that I would love to see an update to the book! A decade has passed. and Id be curious to see how the landscape has changed since. as it surely has...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a fast and fun read. The one critique is that it seemed ...By katarinaismA crash course in the history of 20th century fashion. Agins takes us on a well researched and drama- filled ride from runway to factory to department store. The book is really about the dramatic changes in fashion production and marketing that took place in the 1960s-1990s. She takes us from the youthquake and rise of street style over exclusive atelier. to the proliferation of mass marketed diffusion lines over haute couture. This is a fast and fun read. The one critique is that it seemed a bit rushed at the end. leaving the reader a bit bedazzled and wanting more.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Informative. but dated.By Jo G.Entertaining read. I bought this without seeing its publication date. which is obviously my fault. Unfortunately. due to the nature of the subject matter. the book is somewhat dated. There have obviously been major fashion industry developments since its publication. especially due to Internet proliferation. but its excellent for the time in which it came out.
