"Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Graffiti art and how it has shaped cultures and artistic expression around the world. The title will also introduce famous graffiti artists such as Banksy. This title is at a Level 3 and is . . . for transitional readers"--Provided by publisher.
Set in the early days of the Syrian Civil War, cousins Kareem and Samira, living in Massachusetts, navigate the growing conflict in Syria, new friendships, and the use of art to express themselves.
"When someone hacks into her school's security videos and broadcasts students at embarrassing moments, Dominica expresses her anger through grafitti, and then wonders if she might use her artistic talent to do something about the problem"--OCLC.
" ... chronicles [Shepard Fairey's] early art school days, his viral Andre the Giant has a Posse sticker campaign in the 1990s, the creation of his enormously successful OBEY apparel brand, and his longtime role as an activist-street artist"--Amzon.
"Missing the city life, a young girl starts to feel a sense of belonging in her new town when she discovers vibrant graffiti splashed throughout the neighborhoods, proving street art can be found everywhere--as well as a sense of home"--Provided by publisher.
Graffiti art is often created with spray paint and is put up in public spaces, sometimes illegally. People create this art as a form of artistic expression and as a way to send political and social messages. This book explores the history of graffiti art, discusses the ways in which this art is created, and examines the art's cultural impact.
"An anonymous artist transforms the city through graffiti, inspiring other urban critters to get creative with their own surroundings"--Provided by publisher.
