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STREET GRAPHICS CUBA
Barry Dawson "Underneath all the political and social upheaval that this island nation has suffered . . . the sprit of the people shines through. . . . it really makes you scratch your chin and think about some very serious issues." —The Picture Professional
Cuba has a unique place in the world's street galleries, where its colonial past and the revolution have created something vibrantly distinct. Che Guevara is a popular presence, but beyond the ideology the streets provide a venue to enjoy pre-Revolution enamel Coke signs, Crystal beer and Cohiba cigar billboards, the imagery of the Buena Vista Social Club, and a nostalgic look at the chromium trim and high tail fins of 1950s automobiles. This book captures it all in an evocative medley of impressions for visitors — and would-be visitors — to Cuba and an inspirational resource for designers everywhere. Barry Dawson's previous books include Arts and Crafts of India (with Ilay Cooper and John Gillow) and Traditional Buildings of India (with Ilay Cooper).
ISBN 0-500-28269-2 · 8 5/8" x 9 1/8" · 214 color illustrations, 112 pages · GRAPHIC DESIGN |
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Much of today's most exuberant, most creative, and most telling imagery
can be found in the street. A public art gallery of visual icons, each
city hosts permanent collections and temporary exhibits, each country
reflects its own much-loved identity.