The Popular History of Graffiti: From the Ancient World to the Present - Hardcover

Throughout history, graffiti has served as an innately individualistic expression (Viking graffiti on the walls of eighth-century churches), but it has evolved into a visual and narrative expression of a collective group. Graffiti brings to mind hip-hop culture and urban landscapes, petroglyphs, tree trunks with carved hearts symbolizing love, and million-dollar works of art. Learn about more graffiti artists such as: Black Flag, Dandi, Zephyr, Bansky, Nunca, Keith Haring, and more! Illustrated with stunning photos of graffiti, this is an important and dynamic addition to graffiti literature.

Amanda Hallay is a writer, cultural historian, and trend analyst. She was born in America, grew up in England, and spent time in Paris working as a fashion writer. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.