The world Atlas of street

An authoritative guide to the most significant artists, schools, and styles of street art and graffiti around the world. Painted murals first appeared in Latin America in the early 20th century in the 1950s, spray-can graffiti associated with Latino gangs followed, notably the cholo graffiti of Los Angeles. Today, street art has traveled to nearly every corner of the globe, evolving into a highly complex and ornate art form. The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti is the definitive survey of international street art, focusing on the worlds most influential urban artists and artworks. Since the lives and works of urban artists are inextricably linked to specific streets and places, this beautifully illustrated volume features specially commissioned city artworks that provide an intimate understanding of these metropolitan landscapes.