History of Graffiti Modern day graffiti can be traced back to Philadelphia during the late 60’s by a writer who calls himself cornbread. During this period it was mostly used by political activists or gangs marking their territory. During the early 70’s the writer TAKI 183 took it to another level by covering much of New York City with his tag (“History”). The New York Times did an article on Taki which exposed tagging to the public. Taki was not the first writer‚ but is legendary for bringing
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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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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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Sung84 Instructor derp Graffiti Art is Art Forms of graffiti art have been around for thousands of years. Graffiti comes from the Italian word graffito meaning “scratched”. Graffiti is art produced by scratching a design into a surface. Graffiti varies from lines‚ shapes‚ drawings‚ paintings‚ carvings‚ letters‚ and symbols. Starting from 30‚000 BC‚ graffiti has been carved with chalk‚ coal‚ and ivory tools such as an animal’s teeth or tusk on the walls of ancient ruins. Paintings and
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What is graffiti? Graffiti can be a lot of things. Some people call it art. Some people call it vandalism. Where it was done‚ why it was done‚ the type of graffiti it is can all change how bad it can be seen as. Graffiti is markings on a surface that weren’t meant to be there. Graffiti is art when it is beautiful like a painting. Graffiti is vandalism is usually profanity or a pencil drawing on a desk or marks on a wall. Graffiti can sometimes be art but I think it is vandalism. Here are some reasons
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Overview Graffiti art is an art form. The reasons‚ including aesthetic criteria‚ as to why it is an art form far outweigh the criticism of illegality‚ incoherence‚ and nonstandard presentation. The objective of this paper is to explain how graffiti art overcomes these concerns and thereby can be considered as an art form. Suppose that Leonardo‚ Monet‚ Picasso‚ or any of the recognized artisans of Western European culture were alive in the present day. Then‚ suppose that one of these famous
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According to Goldman (1997)‚ The first stage of existence of graffiti go back to the beginnings of human‚ societal living. Graffiti has been found on uncovered‚ ancient‚ Egyptian monuments‚ and graffiti even was maintained on walls in Pompeii. Graffiti is the plural form of the Italian word grafficar. In plural‚ grafficar means drawings‚ markings‚ patterns‚ scribbles‚ or messages that are painted‚ written‚ or carved on a wall or surface. Grafficar also symbolize "to scratch" in reference to different
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“Existence and Everyday” Graffiti is the art of regular people; these people are not considered artists but the criminalised voice of the populace. For most artists‚ gaining recognition and selling their works for high-prices is a life-long aspiration and for the most recognition doesn’t happen before death. Graffiti artists don’t have these ambitions and from city to coast we can admit to admiring the aesthetic value and eccentric expressions that are portrayed by Graffiti artists. They portray quirky
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Walking around the streets of London you can not but notice how much there is graffiti on just about 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
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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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