Protest!: A History Of Social And Political Protest Graphics
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From the revolutionary pamphlets of the eighteenth century to the bold street art of the digital age, Protest! chronicles the visual language of dissent across two centuries of social and political upheaval. Liz McQuiston presents a sweeping survey of graphic design as a weapon of resistance, tracing how artists, activists, and ordinary citizens have wielded posters, placards, prints, and propaganda to challenge power, demand rights, and ignite change across the globe. McQuiston's work is a landmark contribution to the history of graphic arts, arguing that the image — raw, urgent, and immediate — has always been the most powerful tool of the protest movement. Drawing on an extraordinary archive of visual material, she illustrates how the aesthetics of rebellion both reflect and shape the political consciousness of their era. Whether examining the suffragette movement, anti-war campaigns, or the rise of digital activism, this richly documented volume leaves the reader questioning just how much the world has truly changed — and how much remains to be fought for.
Author: Liz Mcquiston
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From the revolutionary pamphlets of the eighteenth century to the bold street art of the digital age, Protest! chronicles the visual language of dissent across two centuries of social and political upheaval. Liz McQuiston presents a sweeping survey of graphic design as a weapon of resistance, tracing how artists, activists, and ordinary citizens have wielded posters, placards, prints, and propaganda to challenge power, demand rights, and ignite change across the globe. McQuiston's work is a landmark contribution to the history of graphic arts, arguing that the image — raw, urgent, and immediate — has always been the most powerful tool of the protest movement. Drawing on an extraordinary archive of visual material, she illustrates how the aesthetics of rebellion both reflect and shape the political consciousness of their era. Whether examining the suffragette movement, anti-war campaigns, or the rise of digital activism, this richly documented volume leaves the reader questioning just how much the world has truly changed — and how much remains to be fought for.