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graffiti
Also known as calligraffito, calligraffiti, tag, tagging, graph, graff, calligraphy
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.
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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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Key facts
- 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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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Graffiti at Kolkos, Tampere Jun2011 001.jpg
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- Commons category
- Graffiti
- Commons gallery
- Graffiti
Article · Nederlands
Graffiti (uitspr.: /ɡraˈfiti/) is een verzamelnaam voor afbeeldingen of teksten die op straat of op een andere min of meer openbare plaats met verf of verfstift (paintmarker) zijn aangebracht.
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