Art Record Covers

Francesco Spampinato

Overview

This anthology presents an unprecedented collection of over 600 artist-designed record covers spanning from the 1950s to the present day. It explores the deep connection between visual art and music production since modernism, highlighting how artists have shaped the visual identity of music. The book reveals how modern, postmodern, Pop Art, street art, and conceptual practices have influenced this field, providing defining imagery for mass music distribution. Featured artists include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Damien Hirst, and Salvador Dalí, with succinct analyses and fact sheets for each cover. Interviews with contemporary artists offer insights into the collaborative relationship between visual artists and musicians.

Who it's for

• Collectors of art and music memorabilia.
• Fans of graphic design and visual culture.
• Students and enthusiasts of art history and music history.

Key features

• Features over 600 artist-designed record covers.
• Covers the period from the 1950s to today.
• Includes works by prominent artists like Basquiat, Banksy, and Dalí.
• Provides analyses and fact sheets for each cover.
• Contains interviews with artists like Shepard Fairey and Kim Gordon.
• Published by Taschen.
• Hardcover binding.
• 456 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9783836540292.
• Published in 2016.