| 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 art? Anyone who lives in a big city knows that graffiti is becoming more popular. When it comes to the topic of graffiti‚ most of us will readily agree that it is a rising art for. Where this argument usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of is graffiti art. Whereas some convinced that it is vandalism‚ other maintains that it is a crime. Most people would agree that graffiti is a way an artist can express his or her feelings‚ inspires today’s generation‚
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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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Brandon Salcido Art Graffiti is defined as the act of inscribing or drawing on walls for the purpose of communicating a message to the general public. The term comes from the Greek term "Graphein‚" which means ’to write.’ It has been around since men first started drawing pictures in caves. The question as to whether any forms of graffiti can be considered art is controversial. Is it vandalism when it is placed on the side of a building or car and art when it is on a canvas on someone’s wall
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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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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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Graffiti Art is an Art Form Art catches your eye. It ’s elaborate. It ’s unique. It shows your own individual expression‚ and the inner difference. A simple piece of white turned into a new world of thought and imagination. Graffiti is a art form that is intended for public display‚ and is now being documented on the internet for more to see. (Stowers) Graffiti is one of the few "hobbies" that includes people from all backgrounds‚ all over the world. (Stowers) The reasons for why graffiti art
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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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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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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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