Le graffiti est une forme d'art urbain qui consiste à peindre des images ou des mots sur des surfaces publiques. Il peut être utilisé pour exprimer des idées, des émotions ou simplement pour décorer un espace.
History of Graffiti
Graffiti has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest known graffiti was found in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy, and dates back to the 1st century AD. Graffiti was also common in ancient Greece and Rome, where it was often used for political or religious purposes.
Modern Graffiti
Modern graffiti emerged in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. The first graffiti writers, known as "taggers," focused on creating their own unique signatures, or "tags." In the 1980s, graffiti began to evolve into more complex and artistic forms.
Types of Graffiti
There are many different types of graffiti, including:
Tags: Simple, one-word or one-letter signatures
Throw-ups: More complex tags that are often accompanied by a stylized design
Pieces: Large, elaborate murals that may include images, words, or both
Stencils: Images or words that are created using a stencil
Stickers: Pre-made images or words that are applied to a surface
Graffiti and Law
Graffiti is often considered to be vandalism, and is illegal in many countries. However, there has been a growing movement to legalize graffiti, and many cities now have programs that allow artists to create legal graffiti murals.
Graffiti is a versatile and expressive art form that can be used to communicate a variety of messages. It is a powerful tool that can be used to raise awareness of social issues, to promote creativity, or simply to make the world a more beautiful place.
References :
Graffiti: A History of Wall Writing by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant
The Graffiti Subculture: The History, Art, and Impact of Graffiti by Andrew Ross
The Art of Graffiti by Jon Naar
Web Links :
Graffiti.org: A comprehensive website about graffiti
Street Art News: A website that covers street art and graffiti from around the world
graffitipedia: A wiki about graffiti
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