| Graffiti is Vandalism‚ Not Art | | | STUDENT NO: | 16 MARCH 2011 | The thread of this simple essay will centre on the controversy surrounding “graffiti art”—is it art or simply vandalism. The paper will explore the true meaning of graffiti art‚ characteristics of common graffiti which includes a background history of its evolution in society‚ the different motives of artists who uses graffiti art‚ the conclusive facts that stem from my own point of view‚ and what the future holds
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Is Graffiti a form of art or vandalism? There are a lot of different perspectives on weather or not graffiti is a form of art or graffiti is just vandalism. In my essay I will explain to you why graffiti is a form of art‚ I will also show you how graffiti is just vandalism as well. First‚ Graffiti is a form of art because its a form of self-expression much like other kinds of arts. Artist use graffiti to show their talents. Although graffiti is used on public buildings and walls its a type
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Art Censorship: Why Graffiti Should Be Considered an Accepted Form of Art Imagine almost 50 years ago an art form was invented that changed the whole dynamic of art. Graffiti became the most talked about topic during the 1960s. Young artists used graffiti as a way to express themselves. It was also used by political activists and gangs to make statements. Graffiti was a way to spread messages; not only that‚ it was a competition. Artists were on the come-up and took every opportunity to demonstrate
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you what that marking meant" (Powers 6). Graffiti writers put their names up on walls using markers‚ spray paint‚ or what ever can mark the surface. Often called a tag‚ the marking signifies that "somebody is telling you a story about who they are and what they are prepared to do to make your aware of it" (Powers 6). Graffiti is about your name and "fame". The more your name is up the more "respect" and "fame" you get. When getting involved in the graffiti game‚ obstacles you encounter are cops‚
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Graffiti as a Fine Art Graffiti is the act of drawing pictures or writing words on in any way on private or public property. Most commonly‚ graffiti is done with spray paint cans and markers in very publicly visible locations. The modern form of this art as we know it today was originated back in the late 1950’s. It has developed from simple letters and pictures to elaborate and beautiful pieces of art. Active graffiti writers are very talented artists that implement every aspect of art into
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class signifies that in the waking life there needs to be a more calculated‚ and rational way of thinking when solving a problem. When the girl stomped the zombie that is also another form of repressed anger occurring in the waking life similar to vandalism. While being chased signifies close-mindedness‚ and refusing to acknowledge a certain viewpoint or idea. Also‚ it represents not wanting to listen to any opposing opinion. People chasing you can be interpreted in many ways‚ some including that
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WHAT TO KHOW ABOUT GRAFFITI I am absolutely sure that everybody here has heard words like “graffiti” or “street art”. But I’m not sure that you know the exactly meaning of it or its history. Am I right? Don’t you know? So today I will expend your knowledge about graffiti. Wikipedia tells as that Graffiti is writing or drawings scribbled‚ scratched‚ or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. I can’t contend with that‚ but I understand the word “graffiti” as something spiritual
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Development of graffiti throughout history Modern Graff or graffiti can be traced back to Philadelphia‚ during the late 60’s. But some people believe its origins can be traced back to New York around the same time. In the 1960’s the art work was mostly political and or gangs marking there territory’s throughout the streets of America. The first well know graffiti writer in the early 70’s was TAKI 183 took the graffiti scene to a new level by covering a lot of New York City with his tag. TAKI attracted
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security lock down. The integrated security unit said 412 people were arrested.” [Pg.1] Vandalism is unnecessary in a protest because vandalism only causes more problems to solve. The G20 is like any other protest‚ a group of people expressing their concern out with boards and signs. The G20 had many officers‚ to protect everybody‚ but there were also many people that were vandalizing cars‚ stores‚ and banks. Vandalism encourages and increases the amount of law enforcements because the police officers
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This type of art is so beautiful and so illegal when put on certain places. Graffiti is a multiple side argument that has many different points of views. The mayor of Seattle is inviting the public to join in on the debate of wither graffiti is art or vandalism. Graffiti is such a broad topic‚ so I narrowed it down to graffiti murals. Graffiti murals are art‚ they take time and skill‚ bring color to dead and dark places‚ and artists can get paid to make them. Graffiti murals take time
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