Is Graffiti Art or Vandalism. The word "graffiti" is defined as a writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place and the word "art" means the conscious use of skill and the creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects. When the word graffiti is said only one thing is thought of and that is some drawing on the side of a building using paint. People use graffiti to freely express themselves by using many different
Graffiti IS art Have you ever encountered graffiti art on the street? The mayor of Seattle is inviting the public to join in the debate if graffiti is art or vandalism. Graffiti is obviously art because it is creative, takes skill and planning to create, and it sends a message. On the other hand, some people may think that graffiti is vandalism because tagging is less planned, illegal, and its hurried so it looks messy and less thoughtful. The first reason I think graffiti is Art, is that it is
Summary: Graffiti vandalism has seen a sharp rise in recent years in Sydney. People are facing problems due to the defacement done to their property by graffiti vandalism. If you have been a victim of graffiti vandalism on your property then hire professional Graffiti Removal Sydney based company to get rid of the unwanted graffiti. Main Content: Graffiti not only looks bad, but is quite detrimental to the environment and health of the people living in the area where vandalism has been done. Graffiti
This evokes controversy on what truly is vandalism. Vandalism is any outside force coming in and disrupting the intended purpose of the property of someone else. An example of vandalism could be someone smashing a light outside of a bar, or someone hitting a car with a baseball bat. The definition of vandalism may seem pretty clear, but when art comes into play controversy arises. Within this movie, Banksy, a graffiti artist
since it has a way of expressing ideas and beliefs, and it can record the experiences of all people, yet not all people agree on art styles; thus, while some people can consider something art, other may not like the same thing and regard it as a vandalism, and that is actually the case of graffiti. Graffiti is the name for images or letters scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property (jasbal,2011); in fact, there are many types of graffiti, but the most widely recognized form
loves who and who hates what. Graffiti is one of the most controversial issues existing in our society today. Some people may agree that graffiti is art while others may disagree and saying it’s vandalism. This leads to the question of what is vandalism? Oxford English dictionary defines vandalism as an “action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property”. This definition of
Graffiti Have you sat down and look at graffiti? Have you wonder why people do it? What does it means for the person who does it? Does graffiti has a meaning beyond what it was intended to mean? Does graffiti means what it says? These are all many of the questions that people ask themselves when they see this type of art. Graffiti origin goes back to the beginning of human existence. It has been found on ancient, Egyptian monuments and preserve on walls in Pompeii. Graffiti in plural Italian means
industry. It has found its way into art galleries and because of the community of artists who challenge and motivate each other, graffiti should be considered art and as a way to express oneself. Though many people still view graffiti as just a type of vandalism, I would say graffiti artists and the work they do is without a doubt a respectable type of art. Graffiti is important
perceived as vandalism. This misunderstood art form is a present concept in all of our daily life, it acts as an inspiration to many aspiring artists and brightens up the dismal world we live in today. It is a method of self-expression used by many people, every individual has their hobbies and interests, to some it is street art. It is a creative ability that should be praised and admired, instead it is often disdained. So is it right to simply call the unique talented art we see as petty vandalism? What
written words to larger wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire. Graffiti is a worldwide situation that has a never ending debate to it, is it art or vandalism? To be honest I think graffiti is a form of art because it is a way to express peoples feelings, it can give out good messages for everyone to see, and in my opinion these kids are getting no credit for the talent they have because people have this
When we hear the world “Graffiti,” we probably think of negative things about it; but why? From my perspective I would have to say most of the graffiti an average person will see is vandalism to someone’s property, bad images that aren’t appropriate, bad slogans, and gang related icons. But as Alex Boyd’s says, “In Defense of graffiti,” “There are two types of graffiti: one rambling, obscure, and sometimes offensive, the other more tangible, more political and accessible.”(88) While this is true
Graffiti: A Vassal of Art and Voice The beauty of art is that everyone has a different opinion of what they consider art. A highly debated topic is if graffiti can be considered art. Technically speaking, it is usually vandalism but people believe it is also art. Although it is in fact vandalism, graffiti is still art because it is self-expression of the individual and can even convey powerful messages that can reach out and affect the everyday person. No matter what people say about it, Graffiti is a
graffiti is ugly and all graffiti is vandalism, because it could quite possibly drive people away. On the other hand, advocates believe that the graffiti art is beautiful and expressive. They believe it could be full of culture, could get cities and businesses more recognition and bring in people. They also believe that it’s evolving all the time. Graffiti, as long as it is controlled, should be legal and even considered art. Critics believe that graffiti is vandalism that makes places look trashy and
Graffiti can damage a community, by increasing fear and decrease property value. Potential buyers will assume that this is a bad neighborhood. They see graffiti as an eyesore in the neighborhood. To really dictate if graffiti is considered as art or vandalism, you should look at the intention behind the actions of the artist. When trying to express, is considered art. If they are intended to damage someone's property, it is
legislation and local initiatives have affected communities and individuals exposed to graffiti. In terms of government legislation, graffiti as a form vandalism is a criminal offence under the Criminal Damage Act 1971. This act, supplement by section 33(1) of the Magistrates Court Act 1980, gives penalties for minor vandalism such as graffiti as a maximum 2500 fine or up to 3 months imprisonment. The act also makes possession of the tools of graffiti illegal where they are intended
area look bad or impaired. This makes people want it gone, which is very expensive. Graffiti is not art because it is costly to clean up, damages the look of neighborhoods, and it is vandalism. One reason graffiti is not art is because it is very costly to clean up. Many cities need to rise budgets
the film one tagger made a comment and said, "graffiti is not vandalism, but it is a beautiful crime". This comment did not make sense to me. Committing a crime, a hideous act, is not a beautiful thing to do by any means. Graffiti does not mean people can go around and draw and spray paint on other peoples property. Regardless of what types of graffiti are being expressed by the tagger, this type of self expression is considered vandalism when people decide to draw, destroy, or violate any persons
we choose different ways to express ourselves and make our statements. Graffiti is one of the main uncurbed ways to do it which makes it one of the most discussed topics. While some people consider it as art some people call it just “stain” or “vandalism”. Leonard Kriegel emphasizes his negative thoughts and experiences in his article titled “Tunnel Notes of a New Yorker”. However because of he had traumatic childhood memory, he is being too emotional and personal in his article. For this reason
Does graffiti and tagging only looks like vandalism or can it bring meaning? Street art is mostly illegal and can be found in almost every urban city, whether you like it or not, you are going to have to acknowledge it. We will look at specific street art style called graffiti. Graffiti painting is a dialogue between the author and reader and it is driven by the need to express an opinion, though or experience. (Olton, Lovata, 2015, p.18) Graffiti allows the key benefit of anonymity, which protects
unknowingly to give an identity to Banksy (“Banksy Biography”). The true identity still to this day is uncertain. Banksy began his career in the early 90’s with a graffiti crew in Bristol called DryBreadZ (“Banksy Biography”). Banksy’s work is considered vandalism by law and critics but, it is meaningful art that portrays a powerful but, straightforward message. Banksy 's art is based on politics, war, hypocrisy, greed, societies issues, and even includes humorous messages ("Banksy Biography") The quality