Emelife, Aindrea
A Brief History of Protest Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849767828
- author:
- Emelife, Aindrea
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 14 centimetres (0.32 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A Brief History of Protest Art by Aindrea Emelife explores the powerful role of art in challenging social and political injustices. This book showcases a range of artists who have used their work to speak up for the powerless and against those who deny people their human rights. From responses to war, violence, and oppression, to issues of gender and racial inequality, the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ rights, and the climate crisis, this book features a diverse range of art that uses irony, satire, subversion, and provocation. A Brief History of Protest Art reveals the important role of art in confronting political and social issues and how it can help to change attitudes to create a better future.