"Graffiti is art that is written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view."
This topic covers the origins and evolution of Street Art, beginning from the graffiti culture that emerged in the 1960s.
Graffiti: The origins, styles, and evolution of graffiti as a subculture within street art.
Public art movements: Overview of public art movements, including muralism, and their impact on street art.
Contextualizing street art: Understanding the social, political, and cultural contexts that spurred the development of street art.
Street art around the world: A survey of the most representative street art scenes around the world.
Street art and activism: Examining how street art has been used a platform for activism and promoting social change.
Street art and gentrification: Analyzing the complex relationship between street art and gentrification in urban neighborhoods.
Street art and popular culture: Examining the influence of pop culture on street art, and vice versa.
Street art and technology: Assessing how technology has impacted the creation, distribution, and consumption of street art.
Street art and digital media: Exploring the intersection of street art and digital media, including virtual reality and social media.
Street art and law: Understanding the legal and ethical implications of street art, including the debate over vandalism vs. art.
Graffiti: This is the most common form of street art, which includes writing or drawing letters, words, and images on any surface in public spaces.
Stencil Art: This type of street art uses cardboard or plastic as a base to create stencils, which are then used to apply the design on the desired surface.
Mural Art: Murals are large-scale paintings done on the walls of public buildings or structures. These are generally created with spray paints, acrylics, or other materials.
Wheatpaste Art: Wheatpaste is a glue-like adhesive made from flour and water. This type of street art involves pasting images or posters on walls and other surfaces using this adhesive.
Sticker Art: This type of street art involves creating stickers with designs and sticking them in public spaces.
Video Projection Art: This is a technique of projecting video content on public surfaces to create a temporary installation.
Yarn Bombing: This type of street art involves covering public spaces with knitted or crocheted yarn to create colorful and vibrant installations.
Reverse Graffiti: This type of street art involves using water, brushes, and cleaning agents to remove dirt and grime from surfaces to create artwork.
3D Street Art: This type of street art uses optical illusions to create 3D installations that appear to be popping out of the surface.
Urban Installation Art: This is a type of street art that involves creating large-scale installations in public spaces using materials like wood, metal, and wire.
Guerilla Gardening: This type of street art involves planting and maintaining gardens in public spaces, particularly in neglected areas of the city.
Light Graffiti: This type of street art uses photographic techniques to create images using light.
Interactive Street Art: Interactive street art involves artwork that can be experienced or manipulated by viewers, encouraging participation and engagement.
Pixel Art: This type of street art involves creating artwork on a large scale using tiles or pixels.
Calligraphy: This type of street art involves awe-inspiring hand-drawn lettering, perfect for running inspiring messaging to the public.
"Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings."
"Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire."
"The latter [singular graffito] rarely used except in archaeology."
"In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered by property owners and civic authorities as defacement and vandalism."
"Citing the use of graffiti by street gangs to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities."
"Graffiti has become visualized as a growing urban 'problem' for many cities in industrialized nations."
"Spreading from the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s."
"To the rest of the United States and Europe and other world regions."
"(see also mural)"
"Graffiti is written, painted, or drawn on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view."
"Citing the use of graffiti by street gangs to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities."
"Marking or painting property without permission is considered...as defacement and vandalism."
"Graffiti has become visualized as a growing urban 'problem' for many cities in industrialized nations."
"Considered by property owners and civic authorities as defacement and vandalism, which is a punishable crime."
"Spreading from the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s to the rest of the United States and Europe and other world regions."
"Graffiti is art that is written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface..."
"Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire."
"Written, painted or drawn on a wall or other surface."
"Usually without permission and within public view."