Line – can be expressive, can communicate emotions or messages…

Graffiti Artists Do!Graffiti Artists Do!

What is Graffiti?What is Graffiti?

WRITING ON THE WALLWRITING ON THE WALL

The word GRAFFITIGRAFFITI simply means--words or drawings scratched or scribbled ona wall. The word comes from the Greek term graphein" (to write). The word "graffiti" itself is plural of the Italian word "graffito."

RESPONSES RESPONSES "Graffiti is an affirmation of the individual," said Sara Cochran, curator of modern and contemporary at the Phoenix Art Museum. "The idea of graffiti has a lot to do with raw energy and authenticity.“ Jareem Imam – CNN reporter

““Graffiti is illegal. It is the intentional defacement Graffiti is illegal. It is the intentional defacement of public and private propertyof public and private property.” .” Art CrimesArt Crimes

““Drawings, and messages, often obscene scribbled on the walls of Drawings, and messages, often obscene scribbled on the walls of public lavatories, advertising posters, etc.” public lavatories, advertising posters, etc.” English Collins DictionaryEnglish Collins Dictionary

IS GRAFFITI ART OR …VANDALISM?

IS GRAFFITI ART OR …VANDALISM?

Marquis LewisCorner of Hollywood and Western Blvd.

Los Angeles, California

Graffiti is vandalism, it scars the community, hurts property values and diminishes our

quality of life. Mayor Richard Daley- Chicago

EARLIEST FORMS OF GRAFFITI

EARLIEST FORMS OF GRAFFITI

Street Art vs Public Art

YOU TUBE CLIPS

YOU TUBE CLIPS

Graffiti on Fox NewsNBC News Documentary

2ESAE Art or Crime?

Roadsworth

BANKSY

Is Graffiti fine art or vandalism?Is Graffiti fine art or vandalism?

Your task• Work with 2 other people to research the idea of graffiti or

“street art” on the computers.• Based on your research, what does your group believe?

Construct a sentence that explains your group’s opinion on this issue.

• Come up with 2 facts, quotes, or details from at least 2 different websites that seem to support your opinion.

• Add to your original sentence until your group has a 7 – 9 sentence paragraph explaining your position and including your 2 facts. REVISE AND EDIT this.

• Use everyone in the group must write at least one sentence in the paragraph.

Extra CreditExtra Credit

Go to GraffitiCreator.netCreate your own “tag” using FONTS, FEATURES, AN ICON, and a UNIFYING FEATURE.DO NOT PRINT IT OR TRACE IT…you must recreate it on a piece of paper that is LARGER than 8X11. (See me)Try colored pencils, markers or crayons!