{"product_id":"the-world-of-banksy-hardcover","title":"The World of Banksy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlessandra Mattanza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis vibrant 3-volume set explores Banksy's iconic works through the lens of some of his most powerful symbols--rats, monkeys, and children.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether he's protesting war, challenging societal norms, or sending up political and economic systems with his scathing critiques, Banksy's strategic and inventive use of symbolism is one of his most effective tools. Now renowned Banksy scholar Alessandra Mattanza helps readers understand and contextualize some of Banksy's most recognized motifs. Packed with images that span his oeuvre since the early 2000s these volumes are filled with photographs and reproductions of some of his most well-known works featuring rats--\u003ci\u003eLet Them Eat Crack\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRat Inside a Clock\u003c\/i\u003e, monkeys--\u003ci\u003eLaugh Now and Devolved Parliament\u003c\/i\u003e; and children--\u003ci\u003eGirl with Balloon \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGirl Frisking Soldier\u003c\/i\u003e. His work on urban resistance is also highlighted here, including such pieces as\u003ci\u003e The Flower Thrower \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Son of a Migrant from Syria\u003c\/i\u003e. In her introductory essays Mattanza delves into the unique resonance of Banksy's work; his wit and perception; and his remarkable ability to create enduring messages on an ephemeral canvas.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALESSANDRA MATTANZA\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eBanksy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen Street Artists\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStreet Art's Rising Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, all available from Prestel. She lives in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 8.6 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769382666528,"sku":"9783791393094","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fbd0e61b0d470b4fc00e57d18c45c976.webp?v=1780346638","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-world-of-banksy-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}