Graphic Agitation. Social and Political Graphics since the Sixties , édition en langue anglaise

Résumé : From eco-warriors to war protestors, AIRS activism to anti-globalization, it seems that agitational politics is never out of the news. And where there is activism there are graphics - whether as websites, posters, comics,, journals or other forms of expression. This bock fellows on from the huge success of Graphe Agitation, published hy Phaidon in 1993, to look at a fascinating range of social and political graphics from the post decade. The bock begins with a survey of political and social graphics in the 1990s, and looks at how, and why, the nature of protest changed in that decade. In particular it examines the impact of the'digital aga'; and the profound affect new technologies have had even on non-digital media There follows a re new of protest graphics from the 1960s, '70s and '80s, providing context and featuring groundbreaking images from around the world The main part of the bock is divided into thematic chapters, focusing on key issues such as the environment, corporate power, branding, warfare and human rights. Some of the images are world-famous, while others have been created by little-known groups struggling to find a voice. Drawn from sources around the globe, these powerful images are accompanied by clear explanatory text and captions. Reflecting the rich mix of agitational protest taking place today, Graphic Agitation 2 shows work by both professional designers and non-professional activists on the 'street. It includes the latent digital media alongside mare traditional graphic methods. At turns provocative and witty, shocking and entertaining, Graphic Agitation 2, is both a compelling read and a valuable resources for anyone with an interest in visual media, polities and social history.

Résumé : L'agitation sociale et la contestation politique ont trouvé depuis toujours des formes d'expressions visuelles aussi bien que verbales. Les graffitis sur les murs, les tracts distribués lors des manifestations, les affiches placardées dans les rues ont apporté leur contribution à l'expression de la contestation. Cette iconographie contestataire reflète des luttes de pouvoir, exprime une révolte contre l'ordre, appelle aux armes ou pousse un cri passionné en faveur d'une cause. Du XVIe siècle à nos jours, de la Réforme aux LGBT, cet ouvrage nous fait voyager à travers des siècles de graphismes qui dénoncent les atrocités de la guerre, raillent les ridicules de la royauté, des hommes d'Etat, des religions et de la société tout entière, appellent la fin de la discrimination raciale ou de l'apartheid, revendiquent la liberté contre la tyrannie ou la dictature, se mobilisent pour les droits des femmes. Couvrant une gamme étonnante d'émotions, de la satire à l'horreur pure, Rébellion ! célèbre le droit durement acquis à la liberté d'expression, toujours agissant, toujours disputé.