Books in But Is It Art? series

The most well-known graffiti artist today is Banksy. No one knows who he really is, but his graffiti has appeared in many cities around the world. Sometimes, his work is protected. Other times, city officials mark him as a vandal. Readers are asked to make their own decision about Banksy and other graffiti artists. Both sides of the controversy are introduced for readers to contemplate. Full-color examples of graffitiboth intentionally artistic and simple tagginggive readers a chance to see that art to some people isnt art to everyone.

Some artists believe anything can be arteven trash! Junk sculpture is a new, complex mode of art that combines the wastefulness of modern living with finding beauty in what others consider ugly. Readers learn how artists create such pieces and are asked to consider whether junk sculpture can be called art in the same way a painting or drawing is. A colorful layout full of many pictures of junk sculpture introduces readers to the many forms junk sculpture may take, such as fashion, pillars formed from plastic, and more.

Not all art is displayed in a museum. For example, yarn bombing or guerilla knitting grew out of a movement in Texas to use up old yarn. Today, city dwellers might walk outside to find trees, bike racks, or even mail boxes covered by intricately knitted covers. The result is colorful, fun, and easily removed. However, other street artsuch as graffitiisnt seen as so harmless. Through fact boxes and pointed questions, the main content asks readers to consider whether such displays are, in fact, art. Full-color photographs and a lively layout enhance the artistic concepts addressed.

When viewers walk into an art installation, it may transport them to the bottom of the ocean, the moon, or even a childs bedroom. Installation art changes how viewers see the space theyre in. It takes a lot of time and conceptualization to create installation artyet some people dont consider it genuine art! Readers are introduced to how installations are created and what they may be made up of, as well as both views on their legitimacy as art. Critical thinking questions combined with full-color photographs engage readers visually and intellectuallyjust as a good art installation would!

The most well-known graffiti artist today is Banksy. No one knows who he really is, but his graffiti has appeared in many cities around the world. Sometimes, his work is protected. Other times, city officials mark him as a vandal. Readers are asked to make their own decision about Banksy and other graffiti artists. Both sides of the controversy are introduced for readers to contemplate. Full-color examples of graffitiboth intentionally artistic and simple tagginggive readers a chance to see that art to some people isnt art to everyone.

Performance art encompasses a wide variety of artistic pursuits, from modern dance to artists presenting something about themselves as art. Its another form of art that divides the art community: some say its art, others say it isnt. Readers consider both sides of the coin through an introduction to the topic, informational sidebars, and full-color photographs. A colorful, fun layout invites readers into the vibrant world of performance art while the main content engages their brains with critical thinking questions which ultimately askis it art?

Some artists believe anything can be arteven trash! Junk sculpture is a new, complex mode of art that combines the wastefulness of modern living with finding beauty in what others consider ugly. Readers learn how artists create such pieces and are asked to consider whether junk sculpture can be called art in the same way a painting or drawing is. A colorful layout full of many pictures of junk sculpture introduces readers to the many forms junk sculpture may take, such as fashion, pillars formed from plastic, and more.