Is it Art? is a series of books focusing on exciting contemporary art forms. From graffiti to junk sculptures and from urban street art to installations, Is it Art? offers young readers examples from each medium and tells the story behind their creation. The series also encourages discussion and suggests activities so that readers can try making their own art.

 

This book is part of a book series called Is It Really Art? .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Alix Wood has written books for children on many different subjects, and has written several titles on art and on artists. She is an artist and illustrator herself and loves painting and drawing. She also enjoys playing with her pet chickens, travelling and walking in the countryside.

This book has the following chapters:

• Section 1: What is graffiti?
• Section 1: What is vandalism?
• Section 1: Does it matter "what?"
• Section 1: Does it matter "where?"
• Section 1: Street art in Melbourne
• Section 1: Does it matter "why?"
• Section 1: Banksy
• Section 1: Graffiti and design
• Section 1: Develop your style
• Section 1: Graffiti fashion
• Section 1: Keith Haring
• Section 1: Art for art's sake
• Section 1: Is graffiti art?
• Section 1: Glossary