It's A Great Wall - Softcover

Michael Webb is a writer-photographer who has authored fourteen books and writes often for architecture publications. Arnold Schwartzman is a graphic designer, writer, and filmmaker whose movie Genocide won the 1982 Academy Award for best documentary.

"Walls are the building blocks of our homes and cities....and the blank canvases we paint or decorate." Simply stated, this quote sets the theme of this unique book, which is cleverly written by writer-photographer Webb and internationally known graphic designer/filmmaker Schwartzman. Having traveled the world to research, photograph, and collect stories about famous and not-so-famous walls that are part of everyday life, the authors start off by explaining the meaning of the word wall through examples from literature, history, and popular culture. They then portray each concept with stunning photography. The book is divided into four sections: "Symbolism" (e.g., the Berlin Wall), "Protection" (e.g., forts and castle walls), "Materials" (e.g., plaster, paint, glass, and brick), and "Ornament" (e.g, murals, Mexican tilework, and even graffiti). Webb and Schwartzman have taken a mundane object and successfully brought to light its overlooked importance. A fun addition to large general collections.DStephanie Papa, Baltimore Cty. Circuit Court Lib.
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