San Francisco Murals: Community Creates its Muse, 1914-1990 - Softcover

Timothy W. Drescher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0961776773 ISBN 13: 9780961776770

Publisher: Pogo Press, 1991

About this title

From Library Journal:

The instinct to communicate in graphic terms has been a part of our history since paleolithic times. Images as old as those in the caves at Lascaux indicate the necessity for expression that paved the way for generations of artists and writers. The murals of San Francisco, which function aesthetically and which also provide a sense of community, have been carefully documented here by author/muralist Drescher. This volume includes murals dating from 1914 (many since destroyed). The book outlines the history of the mural in urban society as well as issues specific to San Francisco murals and the technical considerations of mural painting. While the quality of the photographs is uneven, the numerous color and black-and-white plates provide the reader with a good overview of San Francisco murals. Appendixes include lists and maps pinpointing nearly 600 murals in the Bay Area. With a growing interest in street art, both academic and public libraries will find this a welcome addition to their collections.
- Mary Molinaro, Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pogo Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0961776773
• ISBN 13: 9780961776770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104