A Brief History of Protest Art

Art has always been a powerful tool for protest and social change, giving voice to the marginalized and challenging the status quo. This book showcases the work of artists from the last eighty years who have used their art to address political and social issues such as war, violence, oppression, gender and racial inequalities, the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ rights, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the climate crisis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Art has consistently expressed its discontent with the prevailing circumstances. Throughout history, artists have employed their artistic creations as a means to critique and challenge a diverse array of injustices and inequalities. Their artistic endeavors serve as a defiant act, but more significantly, they provide a platform for the marginalized voices to be heard.

This concise yet impactful book presents a collection of artwork from various artists spanning the past eighty years. These artists have dared to push the boundaries of traditional conventions, advocating for the oppressed and standing up against those who seek to deny individuals their fundamental human rights. Through their profound and politically charged art, which employs irony, satire, subversion, and provocation, they have responded to war, violence, oppression, gender and racial disparities, the AIDS epidemic, LGBTQ+ rights, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the climate crisis, utilizing a diverse range of media.

A Brief History of Protest Art unveils the vital significance of art in addressing political and social concerns, and its potential to influence attitudes and shape a more positive future.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 173 x 140 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849767828