Books in the Isms series

A new edition of the bestselling introduction to design styles and movements in architecture.This is an easy-to-use guide to a wide range of architectural styles, from classical times through to the post-modern era. For each style there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, a list of key architects, keywords, and major works as well as suggestions of other styles you might be interested in.This new edition now includes four brand new chapters covering Performatism, Ornamentalism, Giganticism and Bioclimatism. Understanding Architecture is a must for anyone interested in architecture and wanting to know more - whether you are a sightseer, a visitor of historic buildings or an architecture connoisseur.

A collection of essential quotations and other writings from artist and icon Jean-Michel BasquiatOne of the most important artists of the late twentieth century, Jean-Michel Basquiat explored the interplay of words and images throughout his career as a celebrated painter with an instantly recognizable style. In his paintings, notebooks, and interviews, he showed himself to be a powerful and creative writer and speaker as well as image-maker. Basquiat-isms is a collection of essential quotations from this godfather of urban culture. In these brief, compelling, and memorable selections, taken from his interviews as well as his visual and written works, Basquiat writes and speaks about culture, his artistic persona, the art world, artistic influence, race, urban life, and many other subjects. Concise, direct, forceful, poetic, and enigmatic, BasquiatΓÇÖs words, like his art, continue to resonate.Select quotations from the book:"I cross out words so you will see them more; the fact that they are obscured makes you want to read them.""I think there are a lot of people that are neglected in art, I donΓÇÖt know if itΓÇÖs because of who made the paintings or what, but, um . . . black people are never really portrayed realistically or I mean not even portrayed in modern art.""Since I was 17, I thought I might be a star.""The more I paint the more I like everything.""I think I make art for myself, but ultimately I think I make it for the world."

Keith Haring remains one of the most important and celebrated artists of his generation and beyond. Through his signature bold graphic line drawings of figures and forms dancing and grooving, Haring's paintings, large-scale public murals, chalk drawings, and singular graffiti style defined an era and brought awareness to social issues ranging from gay rights and AIDS to drug abuse prevention and a woman's right to choose. Haring-isms is a collection of essential quotations from this creative thinker and legendary artist.

This is a handy guide to the art 'isms' of the modern day. From impressionism and the birth of modern art to street art and internationalism of the 21st century, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant 'isms' that have shaped modern art history.

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The quotable Ai WeiweiThis collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life. A master at communicating powerful ideas in astonishingly few words, Ai Weiwei is known for his innovative use of social media to disseminate his views. The short quotations presented here have been carefully selected from articles, tweets, and interviews given by this acclaimed Chinese artist and activist. The book is organized into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections.Together, these quotes span some of the most revealing moments of Ai Weiwei's eventful career-from his risky investigation into student deaths in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to his arbitrary arrest in 2011-providing a window into the mind of one of the world's most electrifying and courageous contemporary artists.Select Quotes from the Book:On Freedom of Expression"e;Say what you need to say plainly, and then take responsibility for it."e;"e;A small act is worth a million thoughts."e;"e;Liberty is about our rights to question everything."e;On Art and Activism"e;Everything is art. Everything is politics."e;"e;The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay."e;"e;Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don't feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy."e;On Government, Power, and Making Moral Choice"e;Once you've tasted freedom, it stays in your heart and no one can take it. Then, you can be more powerful than a whole country."e;"e;I feel powerless all the time, but I regain my energy by making a very small difference that won't cost me much."e;"e;Tips on surviving the regime: Respect yourself and speak for others. Do one small thing every day to prove the existence of justice."e;On the Digital World"e;Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true."e;"e;The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that."e;"e;The Internet is the best thing that could have happened to China."e;On History, the Historical Moment, and the Future"e;If a nation cannot face its past, it has no future."e;"e;We need to get out of the old language."e;"e;The world is a sphere, there is no East or West."e;Personal Reflection"e;I've never planned any part of my career-except being an artist. And I was pushed into that corner because I thought being an artist was the only way to have a little freedom."e;"e;Anyone fighting for freedom does not want to totally lose their freedom."e;"e;Expressing oneself is like a drug. I'm so addicted to it."e;