Graffiti

Can Graffiti Be Considered Art? When it comes to graffiti in some states or countries it is illegal and is not considered art. Graffiti is most often found in public places on walls or around neighborhoods. It is a form of art expressed by mostly teens who love to use paint in cans and was established in 1981. There is no racial form or expression when it comes to graffiti art it is a common art that has been around since ancient times…

The Urban Art: Graffiti Your drive to work takes you through an urban neighborhood full of advertisements and billboards which barely grab your attention, but in recent weeks, a rise in vibrant images and tags sprawled across buildings and shadowed under archways catch your interest and pique your imagination. Despite a controversy over whether graffiti can exist as art or not, the “artists” who create these works believe graffiti is an art. In my opinion graffiti conveys all the same qualities…

Street art and graffiti, two very different styles of expression are commonly assumed to be the same. Banksy, a street artist, film director, and political activist known for his subversive and satirical street art fused with dark humor. His works of social and political commentary are arguably the most evocative and raw pieces in the world of street art. One of the influences that made Banksy the artist he is today was Robert Del Ninja. Robert generally used a stencil for his work. His famous…

question that comes to mind when people mention about graffiti is whether it is a crime when people paint on the walls, trains or subways or not. A great number of people assume that graffiti is a type of crime because art belongs only on canvas. However, these people seem not to know what the definition of art is. What is more, they do not care about talented graffiti artists. For this reason, graffiti is definitely a type of art. So, graffiti ought to be agreed as a kind of art rather than…

As stated in the article,”the anti social behaviour act of 2003 defines graffiti as painting, writing, soiling, mark or any other defacing by whatever means. This then means that from a small tag to a detailed piece of work could mean big trouble for the artist. however; if being able to perform this than it should be taken away. Urban graffiti is beneficial to the community because it helps the express the emotion of the city but, can also cause distractions among the city leaders. Being able…

There has always been an epidemic on whether or not graffiti is art or if it is vandalism. Too many people this subject is a very touchy one. Some people believe heavily in the fact that graffiti is vandalism. But, some people believe graffiti is art, that it is beautiful and amazing. Personally, I believe graffiti is art, it's just a way for some people to release there thoughts and or emotions. First example, graffiti generally doesn't really do anyone any harm. A piece of artwork is not…

Graffiti is Art Why does everyone hate graffiti? The city of Seattle is making a position statement on whether graffiti is art or vandalism. The mayor has invited the public to join in the debate before they make the statement. My opinion is that Graffiti is street art not vandalism because it takes a lot of skill, it's colorful and uplifting and it can lead to other careers and job opportunities for young people. However people who disagree with me would say graffiti is vandalism, because it…

Graffiti has and always will be at the center of controversy. Key questions about ownership, vandalism, and legality of the work remain unanswered due to their convoluted twists and turns that generally leave people speechless in regards to formulating a thoughtful and educated answer. Analyzing the origin of modern day graffiti helps to provide a justification for such confusion. Graffiti is rooted in the unsanctioned use of public space; it was meant to “break boundaries and def[y] the law”…

postmodern framework with the unconventional messages and use of materials, symbolism and signs. Graffiti artist Banksy and performance, photography and video artist Jill Orr each portrays and demonstrate different focuses in unique and distinct creative practices. Banksy can be classified as a postmodern graffiti artist from the early 1990’s with a distinct style in the street art genre. He is…

Jean-Marie Burbee American Cinema FIL-110-OL010 Professor Allen Mentz American Cinema Final July 2016 American Graffiti: A 'Coming of Age' film that left its mark In 1973, Director George Lucas released a film entitled, “American Graffiti.” Although created in the 70's, the film itself chronicles the end of summer 1962 centralized around two men and their last days of childhood before they officially become adults and their various friends still in high school. This is a time in most of our…