Clearly rock ‘n’ roll is a unique musical form of art,
but over the course of it’s history it has spawned a second, equally ambitious
form of art in the form of album covers, posters and the visual representations
that accompany the music.
Veteran music writer Mike Evans examines the form in
his latest book, The Art of British Rock –
50 Years of Rock Posters, Flyers and Handbills; a historical archive of
over 350 examples to illustrate not only the five decades, but the notable
artists and the range of styles through the years.
Evans delivers an amazing journey through the changes that
are part and parcel of the transition through the early sixties stacked poster
style through the psychedelic era and on into the progressive giants like Yes,
Hawkwind and Genesis.
The
Art of British Rock showcases the a stunning array of artistic styles
and development of the rock art form; ranging from the very simple concert bill
to the complex, multi-layered, digital graphics of the current era. While
certainly the Brits are to be recognized and celebrated for the musical British
Invasion and later the Punk/New Wave movement; they should also be credited for
offering up numerous easily recognizable, signature rock art styles highlighted
here.
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