Vandalism

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…

Is graffiti vandalism or art? Graffiti is a way of individuals expressing their own individuality in a form of art. The particular stance, I have chosen to analyze is graffiti, art. Graffiti establishes a stand point in artists to get themselves noticed within the art world, it is also a way of showing and expressing their own individual style that artists can procreate on walls, or throughout streets. Lastly, graffiti is a way to express and get artists and messages across to others in the art…

considered art or vandalism? The origins of graffiti go back to the beginnings of human. Graffiti is the plural form of the Italian word graffito according to (Oxford Advanced English Learner) definition. Graffiti signifies drawings, markings, patterns, scribbles, or messages that are painted, written, or carved on a wall or surface. Graffito also signifies "to scratch" in reference to different wall writings ranging from "cave paintings", bathroom scribbles, or any message that is scratched on…

Graffiti, a well-known act of vandalism. Many people have an understanding that graffiti is a "gang mark" or some disgraceful paint on your local shop wall. The following essay will show that graffiti can be art instead of crime. Every year many unjustified cases are filed against so called “criminals” who are simply expressing themselves, here is an example. In 2008, a group of south Londoners where arrested for vandalism which led to a 2-year sentence. Mean whilst the group began their jail…

Is it truly a work of art? No it is not, graffiti is vandalism; Ruthless destruction, unnecessary and threatening at times. Graffiti is vandalism not art; Graffiti is against the law, there are exorbitant prices to clean up graffiti, and lastly, graffiti is ruining the magnificence of our towns, cities and creating an unsafe environment. Laws are laws, they are made for a reason and should not be broken. We can not change the laws just for art that can be created anywhere other than the walls…

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”…

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 vandalism on account of two crucial factors: graffiti is an artistic expression, and concurrently it has an aesthetic value. Some opponents claim that graffiti ought to be perceived as a kind of crime because people who create graffiti,…

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…

When you hear the word graffiti most people think of gangs, vandalism, and other illegal actions. For some artist it’s not all about that. Graffiti also known as street art is a way for a person to express themselves and to show ones personality or feelings toward something or someone, but can graffiti be considered art? Does it get considered art? No it doesn’t and Yes, Art is defined as the expression or application of human creative skills and imagination. Have you ever been out riding,…

More than 8,000 people get arrested each year for expressing themselves through their astonishing artwork. Many people mistake street writers and street artists beautifully crafted work that they put their emotion, time, and dedication into for vandalism. Graffiti remains completely harmless, not a crime and it should be legalized so that artists can show off their prized artwork and talent, feel free to express themselves, and catch people’s attention. Graffiti should be recognized as artwork…