Graffiti

 

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  Art or Crime?  Crime?  a) Art Artistic graffiti graffiti can improve its surroundings whether it is a building or community wall. Graffiti Graffi ti is a form of public expression to send me messages ssages often times •

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on religion, politics or personal business (i.e. love, family family,, etc.) People often times do not consider graffiti as art simply because it is not in a museum or gallery. gallery. To a graffiti artist, a blank wall in the city represents a blank canvas. Graffiti Graffi ti allows community members to utilize their talents to beautify and contribute to their own community. community. Fact: In some communities, graffiti graffiti is one of the only ways for young people to express themselves creatively. creatively.

 

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Graffiti is not always “gang“gang-related” related”   Graffiti is considered vandalism because it Graffiti damages public and private property.

 

  WHAT WHA T IS IS GRAFFIT GRAFFITI? I? • •

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Graffiti is an Italian word that is the plural version of grafficar . Graffiti Graffi ti can also be connected to the Greek words grapheion and graphion (meaning to write). Graffiti is a term used to refer Graffiti refer to drawings, markings, scribbles, or meanings painted, written, or scratched on a flat surface. After years, the definition of the word graffiti changed. It now has a negative connotation to it. Now, graffiti is the name used for images consisting of lettering scratched, scrawled, or painted on property that does not belong to scratched, the artist. It can also be ref referred erred to as unwanted vandalism or unpleasant damage.

 

  GRAFFITI - Historical • •

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1960’s  1960’s  It has been said that the birthplace of graffiti in the United States began in Philadelphia. Two people by the name of “Cornbread and Cool Earl ” are said to be the founders of graffiti during the 1960’s. Graffiti first gained popularity in New York and began as “ tagging” (to write graffiti on objects, walls etc.) by simply writing a name on a street sign. As gangs (A group of people who associate regularly on a social basis) notoriety in the United States they began to use graffitigained to mark their territory. However,, eventually graffiti would grow and become a modern However form of art. Graffiti Graffiti would soon inspire young people to use it as a way of expression.

 

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Tagging began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania by Cornbread and 1966-71- Tagging 1966-71Cool Earl. 1971-74-- Graffiti began becoming popular. Tags became more unique and 1971-74 stylized 1972-- It is said that the first piece of graffiti was created on this year. 1972 1974- Designs began surrounding pieces. 1974differentt 1975-77-- The “throw up” (style of graffiti in which you need two differen 1975-77 paint layers) began to get popular. 1978-81-- Creativity grew, and “style wars” began once again. 1978-81 -Stricter enforcement caused U.S. graffiti to decrease. 1980-Stricter 1980 1982-85-- Laws and punishments against graffiti were stricter. 1982-85 1985-89-- Subway cars were headed for the scrap yards, so these years 1985-89 provided the last surge of graffiti in New Y York. ork. Burners (large, multicolored graffito) and marker tags were used by writers to keep the art alive. -Present- in the late 80’s Graffiti grew popularity in Europe. Europe.   1989-Present1989

 

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In the late 1960’s,graffiti two men whose names were “Cornbread” and “Cool Earl” founded modern in Philadelphia. It was their way to get attention from girls. They did so by writing their names all over the city soon gaining attention from the community and the press. Graffiti in New York around the 1970’s where artists such as Taki 183, Julio 204, Frank 207, and Joe 136 popularized it. Taki 183 (whose real name was Demetrius) was employed as a foot messenger and took advantage of riding the subway. The subway was the place where Taki 183 practiced practiced his “tagging” “tagging ” skills. Taki 183 got this idea of tagging from Julio 204. Julio 204 was a Puerto Rican who was from a gang known as “Savage Skulls”. Taki 183 began tagging (meaning the action of one marking on a surface) his name in his neighborhood as early as 1968. Juilo never got as much fame as his successor because he did not tag his name out of his community. He also had to retire early after tagging for a few years because he was sentenced to jail for vandalism. The other taggers Frank 207 and Joe 167 followed Julio 204’s lead and their soon emerged competition. This intense competition led to the tagging on subways, walls, buildings, and other surfaces.

 

Global Impact 1. North America This picture is an example of one of the most well known gangs in Los Angeles. •

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Graffiti partstreets of gang in many North American cities. Inisthe of culture Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Washington Washington DC; and Vancouver, BC, Canada; graffiti is seen frequently. Even though in The United States it is illegal to write graffiti on walls or on private properties people still do it to prove a point or claim something that “belongs” to them. Graffiti is comonly used in the United States as a way to mark a gang's territory.

 

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In Europe, graffiti graffiti is viewed as a democratic means of expression. Mainly in Berlin, graffiti was a symbol of freedom in the West. The West side of the Berlin Wall, was a colorful sight of graffiti in which emphasizes the tighter restrictions of society in the East. However, at the same time many people did not welcome the graffiti art on walls of other people’s property. Opponents of graffiti argued, saying it damages property, and that it cost a lot of money to repaint graffiti-littered walls Today, the most famous location in Europe for graffiti would be in Berlin, Germany. In Berlin, there are beautiful graffiti spots that are colorful and animated. There are also other spots that graffiti can be offending and dull. Some graffiti can be seen as political graffiti in which people express opinions against of  political issues.

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Graffiti can beisfound Paris and people in Lisbon as beautiful a positiveand impact thisFor partthe of most the world. There graffitiinthat some find call in it art. part some people find that in Europe there is a lot of graffiti and in a way, it has become accepted. Graffiti Graffiti has influenced Europe and has become part of their culture.

 

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There are many places in South America where there is graffiti, but in Brazil graffiti is important to the people. people. expression. The In Brazil, graffiti is focused on artistic expression. drawing you see here is an example of how graffiti is used to draw characters characters doing things people see se e in their everyday lives.

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Graffiti is seen in the city Sao Paulo where it is full of  Graffiti graffiti. People all over the nation come for inspiration. This impacts viewers and skeptics skeptics on a global scale, because it shows a nation that appreciates graffiti for it’s artistic value.  value. 

 

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According to Australian Government ,the administration, decided to ban graffiti from many cities because “Graffiti gives many young  people influence to go against the the government or express politic political  al  views”. Despite the government opposing graffiti, there are Australian’ Australian’ss who believe graffiti helps society . The University of Sydney, allows anyone to draw on walls. They can express what they want and it is not illegal. This place is known to be called “graffiti “graffiti tunnels” , and is located at the Camperdown Campus. Camperdown Campus is the village where the university is located. Many students go to the campus to sketch sketch a piece of art or some  just go because it inspireThese thems. That will stan opimpact artist from expressing themselves. tunnels are not suchstop to the world because many people think that graffiti is not being ban from other places in the world besides theirs. Making tunnels designed for people to draw graffiti shows other countries that this idea can be used or duplicated. duplicated.

 

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In Africa, there are many people that do not appreciate some of the graffiti found on buildings and on private property. Residents of the buildings began to complain and so they held a community meeting about this issue. The police inspector pointed out that unkempt buildings were an invitation for people to write Graffiti on them. A majority of community members view Graffiti as vandalism and believe it is something that needs to be banned. vandalism, also known as Lately, South Africa has been the victim of Graffiti vandalism, tagging. In South Africa, Graff Graffiti iti is often insulting or of a racial nature. Residences do not like the Graffiti on their property because it negatively impacts the value. South Africa has turned to Graffiti Removal Services (G.R.S) to get rid of the graffiti problem that they face. G.R.S has provided products that help remove the graffiti easily. They have also provided services like repainting buildings for small businesses, companies and homes in South Africa. G.R.S is helping reduce vandalism. In South Africa, Graffiti, also known as spraycan is illegal. Theyindo not tolerate graffiti, and whoever is caught painting Graffiti onart, walls is thrown jail. Any Graffiti found anywhere is quickly painted over or taken down by police officials. Many Graffiti artist try their best to finish their art work quickly but their art work does not last for a long time. It is painted over even before before other people can see it. Graffiti artists just want other people to look at their art work and enjoy it. Slowly, but surely, the vandalism of Graffiti in Africa is fading away.

 

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Graffiti is nothing new to the Chinese in China. There, Graffiti graffitists are constantly looking for a place to show off  their “artistic” side. Graffiti can also be found on the Great Wall of China. This is something something that that the Chinese do not appreciate appreciate because they believe is disrespectful.

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In China, the graf graffiti fiti style well known there is called Bombing.. Bombing is the same as the style of Tagging. Bombing In Chongqing city, located in the southwest China, there is a whole street decorated with graffiti. This street is the largest graffiti building group in China

 

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There are many different types of graffiti styles but the most common styles that are used by graffiti artists are Tag style, Throw-up, Blockbuster, and Wild style. These types of graffiti can be found around neighborhoods or in an art museums. Graffiti can be recognized around the world. In different parts of the world like in Europe, graffiti is an art that is appreciated. However, in Los Angeles, graffiti is seen as vandalism and associated with gangs. graffiti Graffiti may be different because each person has an individual preference in styles, as well as different forms of interpretation. It is a way of being recognized and set apart from other gangs

 

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As seen below tag style is usually the writing of a person’s Artistic nickname. It is also commonly written writt en in a corner after the artist finishes his art. This style of tagging is another way of receivin receiving g recognition recogn ition from people or other graf graffiti fiti artist.

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Tagging is written in art a lot of would different areas so it people may see the and know whom belongs to. This type of style is common everywhere in the world.

 

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Throw-up is another style of graffiti in which you need two different paint layers. The first are the letters, letters, which thickness does not matter.

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After the word has been written out, it is outlined with another color; thus, throw-up style. This style can be found in Los Angeles and in subways like in New York.

 

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Blockbuster is a style in which block letters are written. The letters are evenly spaced out and they are easy to read. This type of tagging is found in a llarg arge e open area in which there is enough space s pace to write out the block letters letters nice and big. This type of  style may be used by anyone and is found in Los Angeles.

 

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Wild style is a style in which it is difficult to understand underst and and read. The letters letters are blended with each other, and many colors are used. This type of style is colorful and wild. This type of style can be found in Europe.

 

Conclusion some forms of graffiti become art according to four criteria: 

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First, graffiti graffiti art is separated from everyday graffiti markings by the artist's intention to produce a work of art.

Second, graffiti art has an established history of development in style and technique. graffiti art even has been recogniz recognized ed by the art world.  Third, graffiti  A fourth , the public response to graffiti art indicates that it is art. Whether or not all of the public agrees that graffiti art is good, bad, or extremely valuable is a different different discussion about evaluation and not whether or not graffiti art is art. The evaluative concerns actually play more into where, when, and how graffiti art should be displayed.

 

Not all of graffit graffitii is bad. Some artists in America use graffiti as a medium to make a statement of how life is in their community. This picture shows the arms in the left are offering her an education and there are many opportunities for a career and, ultimely, a future.