Art or Vandalism The word “graffiti” comes from the Latin word “graphium”, which means “to write”. The phrase “graffiti” originally was used by an archeologist to describe drawings and writings found on ancient buildings and monuments in Pompeii, Egypt and in the Roman catacombs. Graffiti is an art form because it’s a way for people to express how they are, graffiti is a style like no other, and it inspires people all over the world to be unique. Graffiti is a way to express yourself in any way you choose. The definition of art is expression, appealing, beautiful, and ordinary significance. Graffiti can be all of those things, when people are trying not to be annoying. People use graffiti to show there feeling without saying it. It’s
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It used to be scribbles on the subway train but know people are getting paid to do it. It’s on building, churches, bridges and its more than a scribbles it’s a work of history. The graffiti community moves in different ways and the artwork follows as well. The art on the side of buildings was put there not to be annoying put to show a mark of history. It’s been growing over time and creating its own meaning. Graffiti has its own way of life it inspires peoples all around the world in so many ways. Its people’s lively hood, their inspiration, their culture, or how they express your feelings. Graffiti can make a run down building that everyone thinks is a waste of space and create a beautiful work of art. When, people put graffiti on the side of a building it’s not just apposed to be annoying there making something come alive. An average clean up coast for cleaning up graffiti is about $10,000. It also sometimes increases crime rate such as gang riots. It may be annoying to clean up but the artists make history come alive in their art work. It also adds a sense of color and life into a small city or town makes the not go unnoticed. Graffiti is art because if it express your emotion, has ordinary significance, and anything you find beautiful. Everyone has their own style graffiti is
It used to be scribbles on the subway train but know people are getting paid to do it. It’s on building, churches, bridges and its more than a scribbles it’s a work of history. The graffiti community moves in different ways and the artwork follows as well. The art on the side of buildings was put there not to be annoying put to show a mark of history. It’s been growing over time and creating its own meaning. Graffiti has its own way of life it inspires peoples all around the world in so many ways. Its people’s lively hood, their inspiration, their culture, or how they express your feelings. Graffiti can make a run down building that everyone thinks is a waste of space and create a beautiful work of art. When, people put graffiti on the side of a building it’s not just apposed to be annoying there making something come alive. An average clean up coast for cleaning up graffiti is about $10,000. It also sometimes increases crime rate such as gang riots. It may be annoying to clean up but the artists make history come alive in their art work. It also adds a sense of color and life into a small city or town makes the not go unnoticed. Graffiti is art because if it express your emotion, has ordinary significance, and anything you find beautiful. Everyone has their own style graffiti is