every street. Nearly every wall or any surface has been tagged or mobbed‚ as some people would say. Whether it’s an abstract piece‚ an photorealistic one or just a tiny text of some sorts. The question of is it graffiti street art or just plain vandalism has come up many times‚ when of course it’s done illegally. How about when it’s done legally. Or when its shown in a different surrounding? For example in a gallery or a museum. Does it loose its power‚ its meaning? This is the main question that
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Graffiti: Art or Vandalism Expressing myself artistically‚ I spray painted on a wall when I was little as an art project my class was participating in at school. This was a fun experience and I felt as if I was giving back to the world and creatively showing my talents and passions. This is where my development of graffiti was started and sparked my interest in it. Living a large city now definitely brings back numerous memories of it in my life. My interest was heightened even more due to the
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pillow cases and just trying to fill it up to half way will be an accomplishment because it is so big. On October 30th is what is called Devils Night. This night is where a lot of vandalism occurs such as egging houses‚ and toilet papering trees. It’s dated back as early as the 1940s. But in the early 1970s the vandalism escalated to higher acts such as arson. Arson took place in more of the inner city rather than the suburbs. Detroit was the hardest city hit within this “Devils Night” because in
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| 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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that one of these famous artists decided to paint a masterpiece on the side of your house or on a wall in your neighbourhood. Would Picasso ’s markings be graffiti or art or vandalism? The answer may vary across people‚ but I would claim that those markings are art in the form of graffiti. Their markings would qualify as vandalism only if they appeared on private or public property without permission. The same answer holds for the present day‚ genre of graffiti known as graffiti art. Graffiti art originated
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behind it‚ whether it be obvious or a little more vague. Graffiti is just another way for people to express themselves through art. Nobody got mad at Michelangelo when he painted all over the Sistine Chapel‚ and nobody called it vandalism. Although some say it is vandalism rather than art‚ graffiti should be considered art because it takes time‚ emotion‚ and creativity‚ just like any good painting‚ the only difference being the canvas. If graffiti shouldn’t be considered art‚ then tell me‚ why
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Chaimae Wardei Prof. SeeperSad ENG 101 12-2-12 Is Graffiti an Art or a Crime? Through the years‚ people have expressed themselves in different ways and manners. Some have chosen photography‚ drawings or sculpture. Others came up with new ways like graffiti which is a new form of urban expression that made controversial reactions. I believe that some graffiti is an artistic performance because of its expressive nature‚ beautiful display‚ and creative
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In the late 1960’s‚ graffiti became more than just a political statement or gang mark‚ it became a hobby and an art to some. But this past time required breaking the law and vandalizing others property. It was widely seen by society as a nuisance and problem. However‚ to the youth behind this movement‚ it was the only way of creatively expressing themselves in an oppressed society. However‚ was this reason enough for the graffiti to be tolerated or accepted as a part of society? Since the 60’s and
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criticized and somewhat of a ghost considering there are no photographs of him and his identity remains a secret. Although what he does is considered a crime Banksy doesn’t condone graffiti because he cannot gain financial profit from it and it is vandalism after all. “Most people think of art as a way of conveying emotions‚ as opposed to language‚ the means by which we express ideas. Whatever line there is distinguishing art and language; Banksy paints over it to make it disappear‚ then stealthily
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their feelings‚ thoughts‚ and messages in public. They compose their own culture together by having a passion for “bombing” around town with their meaningful pieces. Writers from the Eastside state that when they do graffiti they are being blame for vandalism but when whites do it is called art (Pg 106 ¶ 23 ). There is a distinction based on race and class which irritates most eastside writers. They do come from poor neighborhoods and low class families but that should not mean their way of art should
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