ambasidor
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by ambasidor on Jan 26, 2008 12:46:56 GMT 1, In what way can graffiti be considered a form of art.... that is the title of my essay this week! Not really in the mood for writing an extensive essay myself today so how about you guys do it for me.....
In what way can graffiti be considered a form of art.... that is the title of my essay this week! Not really in the mood for writing an extensive essay myself today so how about you guys do it for me.....
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shower
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September 2007
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by shower on Jan 26, 2008 13:08:56 GMT 1, yes and no, there is no definite choice when considering graffiti as an artform or as mindless vandalism! yes its a form of expression and in many ways constitutes a form of art and the artists who then exhibit and sell their work are producing art. But to the civic authorities and a large percentage of the general public graffiti is mindless vandalism which brings with it the fear of other crimes and consquently cant be called an art form in any way. its all about opinion really!
yes and no, there is no definite choice when considering graffiti as an artform or as mindless vandalism! yes its a form of expression and in many ways constitutes a form of art and the artists who then exhibit and sell their work are producing art. But to the civic authorities and a large percentage of the general public graffiti is mindless vandalism which brings with it the fear of other crimes and consquently cant be called an art form in any way. its all about opinion really!
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by slowmo on Jan 26, 2008 13:13:43 GMT 1, Wikipedia clears this up for you
"Graffiti" is applied in art history to works of art produced by scratching a design into a surface. A related term is "sgraffito," which involves scratching through one layer of pigment to reveal another beneath it. This technique was primarily used by potters who would glaze their wares and then scratch a design into it. Graffiti and graffito are from the Italian word graffiato ("scratched"). In ancient times, graffiti was carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The Greek infinitive γράφειν - graphein - means "to write."
So not only can it be considered, it is an art form already recognised since the days of Greece. Not much of an essay but if the question was set by your tutor at least you'll get an A for a quick concise answer
Wikipedia clears this up for you
"Graffiti" is applied in art history to works of art produced by scratching a design into a surface. A related term is "sgraffito," which involves scratching through one layer of pigment to reveal another beneath it. This technique was primarily used by potters who would glaze their wares and then scratch a design into it. Graffiti and graffito are from the Italian word graffiato ("scratched"). In ancient times, graffiti was carved on walls with a sharp object, although sometimes chalk or coal were used. The Greek infinitive γράφειν - graphein - means "to write."
So not only can it be considered, it is an art form already recognised since the days of Greece. Not much of an essay but if the question was set by your tutor at least you'll get an A for a quick concise answer
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by snakes on Jan 26, 2008 13:14:28 GMT 1, Prehistoric art such as cave paintings are in effect the first forms of graffiti and they are treasured by most countries that have them and they are protected.
With graffiti the line lies where it is either creative or destructive (vandalism)..
Prehistoric art such as cave paintings are in effect the first forms of graffiti and they are treasured by most countries that have them and they are protected.
With graffiti the line lies where it is either creative or destructive (vandalism)..
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curiousgeorge
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March 2007
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by curiousgeorge on Jan 26, 2008 15:27:17 GMT 1, As the legend goes... "Graffiti is art, not crime"
As the legend goes... "Graffiti is art, not crime"
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Can Graffiti be considered a form of art...., by pseudo on Jan 26, 2008 15:29:28 GMT 1, It's a matter of perception, Basquiat was painting childlike scrawls (inside and outside) until he made his way into the establishment, after which point, his work become neo expressionism or primitive genius. Likewise Keith Haring.
Bristol City Council now routinely PROTECT Banksy pieces, while in the same city countless other works are buffed weekly. In both of these examples, I would say money is the defining element.
Capital strongly resists ideas that threaten it's power, anything that stands outside of sanctioned status quo, and as such threatens the steady flow of money is eradicated. Hence the buff on the London underground in the run up to the olympics in 2012. The fear of tourists being put off by this "eyesore", spurs the buff into action.
Graffiti is a popular art movement, and although not readily welcomed by the establishment unless otherwise vetted ( see above), we now live in a postmodern age where the establishment and it's ideas of high and low art no longer seem feasable. I would say that graffiti has as much right to be considered a form of art as any other, but then that's just my perception.........wot the fuck would i know.....
It's a matter of perception, Basquiat was painting childlike scrawls (inside and outside) until he made his way into the establishment, after which point, his work become neo expressionism or primitive genius. Likewise Keith Haring.
Bristol City Council now routinely PROTECT Banksy pieces, while in the same city countless other works are buffed weekly. In both of these examples, I would say money is the defining element.
Capital strongly resists ideas that threaten it's power, anything that stands outside of sanctioned status quo, and as such threatens the steady flow of money is eradicated. Hence the buff on the London underground in the run up to the olympics in 2012. The fear of tourists being put off by this "eyesore", spurs the buff into action.
Graffiti is a popular art movement, and although not readily welcomed by the establishment unless otherwise vetted ( see above), we now live in a postmodern age where the establishment and it's ideas of high and low art no longer seem feasable. I would say that graffiti has as much right to be considered a form of art as any other, but then that's just my perception.........wot the fuck would i know.....
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