GRAFFITI

Ancient Graffiti

GraffitiĀ are writings or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public spaces.Ā Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt,Ā Ancient Greece, and theĀ Roman Empire.

In modern times, paint (spray paint) andĀ marker pensĀ have become the most commonly used graffiti materials. In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner’s consent is considered defacement andĀ vandalism, which is a punishable crime.

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Graffiti may also express underlying social and political messages and a whole genre of artistic expression is based upon spray paint graffiti styles. WithinĀ hip hop culture, graffiti has evolved alongsideĀ hip hop music,Ā b-dancing, and other elements.Ā Gangs use their own form of graffiti to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities.

Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement amongst city officials, law enforcement, and writers who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly developing art form whose value is highly contested and reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.

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