graffiti
Sign in to saveGraffiti (singular graffiti, or graffito only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.
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Graffiti is writing or drawings made on walls or other surfaces without permission, typically in public view, ranging from simple text to elaborate paintings. It has a long history spanning thousands of years, with evidence of graffiti found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
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- Art movement.name
- Graffiti
- Art movement.image
- Former roof felt factory in Tampere Jun2012 003.jpg
- Art movement.caption
- An abandoned roof felt factory in Santalahti, Finland which has been painted with graffiti, including work by 1UP (top left), 2012
- Art movement.yearsactive
- 1960s-present
- Art movement.influences
- Hip hop culture
- Art movement.commons
- yes
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- Etymology
- History
- Prehistoric
- Ancient
- Medieval
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Commercialization and pop culture
- Global movements
- Africa
- Europe
- Middle East
- South America
- Southeast Asia
- Types
- Tools
- Stencil graffiti
- Stickers
- Tags
- Throw ups
- Pieces
- Wildstyle
- Modern experimentation
- Purpose
- Public art
- Personal expression
- Territorial
- Radical and political
- Genocide denial
- Offensive graffiti
- Decorative and high art
- Environmental effects
- Government responses
- Asia
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United States
- Tracker databases
- Gang injunctions
- Hotlines and reward programs
- Search warrants
- In media
- Accidents
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Graffiti (singular graffiti, or graffito only in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view. Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.
Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism. Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world.