Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by De Nichols, Diana Dagadita, Diana Ejaita, Molly Mendoza, Olivia Twist
Published by Big Picture Press on November 16, 2021
ISBN: 1536223255
Pages: 80
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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This thought provoking handbook takes the reader into an in-depth look at protest art from around the world. The text is packed with how-to activities and historical references.  Each piece of art is explored in-depth to explain how color, symbolism and techniques weave together to make a collective, strong visual impact.  The book is filled with bold, colorful images that utilize a variety of art styles that include collage, screen printing, woodcutting to painting.  A beautiful book filled with inspiration to move readers to make art to make a positive difference in themselves and the world they live in. Source notes and image credits are included in the back pages.  This book is a recommended purchases for both school and public libraries appealing to teens, teachers and civic minded artists interested in the topic of social justice.  Four stars.

Reviewed by Terri Bauld, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library