This is where Certeau enters the scene as Cintron spins a narrative of how graffiti used to “enact a degree of violence against another gang or to implicitly do so by celebrating the power of one’s own gang” (170). In addition‚ it is from the mainstreams cultural material that street gangs draw their meanings. Citron also admitted that he is no expert on gang activities. In my opinion‚ graffiti that are left behind in a public area and the monument that we see in our daily life its
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designs of street art‚ which intersect with each other in many ways. These graffiti designs show the opinions and beliefs of the artists and how politics and society affected their environments and outlooks‚ they often become iconic to certain areas. The writing of Lewisohn argues how the street art stands for territorialism and bravado. Yet behind the pretty colours and designs lie a meaning‚ a story‚ an opinion to be heard. Graffiti and street art is so widely known and aggressive that it can be used
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For centuries‚ street art has been perceived all around us in subways‚ schools‚ building and even in the bathroom. Graffiti however‚ is a form of street art that most people are aware of and seen before. Graffiti is used as a form of expression for many young children all around the world‚ but society has many misconceptions regarding graffiti. People interpret graffiti as a form of vandalism and breaking the law‚ but it’s diverse style of art can create a beautiful way for an individual to express
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Misunderstood I have seen all types of graffiti; Latin Kings gang tags on rain road electrical boxes‚ to planned and beautiful wall art at Oak Street beach in Chicago. I’ve met people that paint graffiti illegally; I live in Chicago where graffiti thrive‚ so I feel it’s safe to say I’m immersed in the art. I appreciate it because I don’t assume all of it is corrupt‚ I see the message they are trying to convey. Recently‚ graffiti artists have come under serious attack by the media and authority
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artist should be able to follow a specific size‚ length and form according to Plato in order to achieve the ideal end. Now looking at a modern example of art in this case graffiti we see that the concept of maintaining a form is still there however this type of art does not necessarily follow a specific format like Plato believed. Graffiti captures meaning and
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------------------------------------------------- Graffiti in the United States‚ is writing or drawings scribbled‚ scratched‚ or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.[1] Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings. Graffiti‚ consisting of the defacement of public spaces and buildings‚ remains a nuisance issue for cities. It also has had an international influence especially from the examples in the New York City Subway and the Chicana/Chicanoexperience
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over there could be Banksy! Who the heck is Banksy? When thinking of graffiti do you think of it in the sense of real art? Do you see it making a statement? Do you see the artwork as a lasting piece of art like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci or do you see it like a scribble on paper ready to be disposed of? Is it terrorism on walls worthy of the graffiti police and the grey paint they use to paint over any and all graffiti they find? What do you honestly think? Did you know that Last Supper
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Corrin Floyd Art 100w Comparison essay Jeff Koons “Balloon Dog” and Banksy “Pink Guard Dog” Jeff Koons is famous for taking kitschy ideas such as balloon animals which makes him extremely controversial because viewers either love or hate him. He is known for turning his ideas into giant works of art and also for making millions of dollars when selling these pieces. The “Balloon Dog” sculpture of a balloon puppy is not made of the typical balloon; instead it is made out a chrome metal painted
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history of the underground art movement known by many names‚ most commonly graffiti begins in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania during the mid to late 60’s‚ and started with bombing. The writers who are credited with the first effort are CORNBREAD and COOL EARL. They wrote their names all over the city gaining attention from the community and the local press. Then the movement made way to New York City where the teenagers would write graffiti on the subways. It is unclear whether this concept made way to New York
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act can be done by individuals or collectivity. There are many reasons that may have lead to vandalism to get something such as money from public phone‚ to enter a place such as breaking into homes‚ to express an idea and trust such as doing graffiti to some of the wall in public area‚ to avenge‚ to express dissatisfaction against other people or organization‚ for enjoyment and fulfillment or to be accepted as friends or member of a group. This of some of the reasons that always being seen and
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