Keywords
- Mural painting
- Politics in art
- Street art
- Tagging
- Vandlism
Graffiti as Art
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Graffiti as Vandalism
Definition
"From the stylus of Pompeii to the spray paint on New York subway cars, graffiti tell us something about ourselves. Graffiti represent man's desire to communicate. When written, his feelings - hopes, desires, fears - give him a certain satisfaction. Perhaps the wall becomes his therapist. On its surface he hurls his hostilities, expresses his fantasies, communicates his triumphs, vents his frustrations, proclaims his rebellion, declares his propaganda." - Robert Reisner Encyclopedia of Graffiti
Narrowing the Topic
- What made Jean-Michel Basquiat's street art museum worthy?
- Explore the use of graffiti through time as expression of politics.
- Is graffiti a juvenile crime or an art form for the masses?
- Consider the uses of graffiti - gang tags, hate crimes, freedom of expression, art.
- Look at the global presence of graffiti - how does the graffiti in Ireland compare to New York? Or Japan?
- When is graffiti a crime and when is it art?
- Should a youth's parents be held responsible for the costs of graffiti cleanup?
- What different 'canvases' are used by graffiti artisits?
- Is a public building public domain?
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Recommended Websites
- Art CrimesCelebration of street art worldwide
- Graffiti HurtsCosts and consequences of graffiti vandalism sponsored by Krylon
- Wooster CollectiveStreet and installation artists
- PDF :Town of Davie Florida ordinance against graffiti"Whereas, the Town of Davie finds itself in a situation where portions of the Town are consistently
targeted and are marked by graffiti, creating blight to a portion of the Town of Davie"
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