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How did the perception of graffiti evolve from the early 1970s to the 1980s, and what factors contributed to this change?
How did the perception of graffiti evolve from the early 1970s to the 1980s, and what factors contributed to this change?
In the early 1970s, graffiti began to be recognized as an art form and was sold in New York galleries. However, by the 1980s, stricter enforcement made it harder to create graffiti on subway trains, leading artists to shift to rooftops and canvases.
Describe the contrasting views of Peter Vallone and Felix regarding graffiti, and what core values or principles underlie their viewpoints?
Describe the contrasting views of Peter Vallone and Felix regarding graffiti, and what core values or principles underlie their viewpoints?
Vallone views unauthorized graffiti as vandalism and a crime against property rights, while Felix sees graffiti as a form of reclaiming urban spaces for the public and promoting freedom of expression.
Explain how the use of 'tags' and 'crews' was significant to the evolution of graffiti in the 1970s.
Explain how the use of 'tags' and 'crews' was significant to the evolution of graffiti in the 1970s.
Tags were signatures, and crews were groups that helped spread graffiti, marking territory and establishing identity.
In what ways did the actions of Mayor John Lindsay influence the development and style of graffiti art?
In what ways did the actions of Mayor John Lindsay influence the development and style of graffiti art?
How have artists like Banksy and Blek le Rat legitimized graffiti as an art form, and what impact has this had on the art market?
How have artists like Banksy and Blek le Rat legitimized graffiti as an art form, and what impact has this had on the art market?
How did the perception and function of graffiti evolve from ancient times to the modern era?
How did the perception and function of graffiti evolve from ancient times to the modern era?
How did the media, specifically The New York Times, influence the perception and categorization of graffiti during its emergence?
How did the media, specifically The New York Times, influence the perception and categorization of graffiti during its emergence?
What factors led to the emergence of graffiti in Philadelphia in the early 1960s, and how did it spread to New York in the late 1960s?
What factors led to the emergence of graffiti in Philadelphia in the early 1960s, and how did it spread to New York in the late 1960s?
In what ways do contemporary graffiti artists 'reclaim' cities, according to Felix from Reclaim Your City?
In what ways do contemporary graffiti artists 'reclaim' cities, according to Felix from Reclaim Your City?
How did the transition of graffiti art from subway cars to canvases and building roofs influence its style and content?
How did the transition of graffiti art from subway cars to canvases and building roofs influence its style and content?
What broader social issues do graffiti artists like Banksy and groups like Reclaim Your City address through their art?
What broader social issues do graffiti artists like Banksy and groups like Reclaim Your City address through their art?
How has the commercialization of graffiti art affected its original purpose and the debate surrounding its validity as an art form?
How has the commercialization of graffiti art affected its original purpose and the debate surrounding its validity as an art form?
In what ways can graffiti be considered a form of communication, and what messages are typically conveyed through this medium?
In what ways can graffiti be considered a form of communication, and what messages are typically conveyed through this medium?
Besides subway trains and canvases, what other unconventional mediums or locations have graffiti artists used to display their work, and what impact does this have on the audience?
Besides subway trains and canvases, what other unconventional mediums or locations have graffiti artists used to display their work, and what impact does this have on the audience?
How does the use of stencils by artists like Blek le Rat and Banksy contribute to the complexity and impact of their graffiti pieces?
How does the use of stencils by artists like Blek le Rat and Banksy contribute to the complexity and impact of their graffiti pieces?
What are the ethical considerations involved in creating graffiti, especially concerning property rights and public spaces?
What are the ethical considerations involved in creating graffiti, especially concerning property rights and public spaces?
How did the shift from street gangs using graffiti to mark territory to artists using it for social commentary influence the style and content of graffiti?
How did the shift from street gangs using graffiti to mark territory to artists using it for social commentary influence the style and content of graffiti?
In what ways does the temporary nature of graffiti, particularly in public spaces, affect its value and impact as an art form?
In what ways does the temporary nature of graffiti, particularly in public spaces, affect its value and impact as an art form?
How do cultural and societal factors influence the perception and acceptance of graffiti in different cities or countries?
How do cultural and societal factors influence the perception and acceptance of graffiti in different cities or countries?
Besides Jean-Michel Basquiat, can you name one other graffiti artist mentioned in the text who achieved international recognition, and what distinguishes their work?
Besides Jean-Michel Basquiat, can you name one other graffiti artist mentioned in the text who achieved international recognition, and what distinguishes their work?
Flashcards
Early Graffiti
Early Graffiti
Drawings or writings on walls, originating in caves and later seen in Roman and Greek civilizations.
Graffiti's Rise
Graffiti's Rise
New York in the 1970s, where individuals began writing their names or 'tags' on buildings throughout the city.
Crews
Crews
Groups of graffiti artists who worked together, often marking territory.
Graffiti (term origin)
Graffiti (term origin)
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John Lindsay
John Lindsay
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Art or Vandalism?
Art or Vandalism?
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Peter Vallone's Graffiti Stance
Peter Vallone's Graffiti Stance
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Felix's View on Graffiti
Felix's View on Graffiti
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Blek le Rat and Banksy
Blek le Rat and Banksy
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Study Notes
- First wall drawings were in caves thousands of years ago.
- Ancient Romans and Greeks wrote names and protest poems on buildings.
- Modern graffiti emerged in Philadelphia in the early 1960s.
- By the late 1960s, graffiti reached New York.
- The art form became popular in the 1970s with names or "tags" on buildings.
- In the mid-1970s, subway cars were covered in spray paintings called "masterpieces."
- Early "taggers" were part of street gangs marking territory.
- They worked in groups called "crews" and termed their work "writing".
- The term "graffiti" was first used by The New York Times and Norman Mailer.
- Art galleries in New York started buying graffiti in the early 1970s.
- New York Mayor John Lindsay declared the first war on graffiti.
- In the 1980s, graffiti artists moved to rooftops and canvases due to stricter enforcement on subway trains.
- The debate continues whether graffiti is art or vandalism.
- New York City councilor Peter Vallone believes graffiti with permission is art, but without permission, it's a crime.
- Felix, from Reclaim Your City in Berlin, argues graffiti reclaims cities from advertisers and represents freedom.
- Graffiti has launched some artists to international fame over the years.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat started as a street artist in the 1970s and became a respected artist in the 1980s.
- Blek le Rat and Banksy gained international fame using stencils for complex, often political or humorous works.
- Works by Banksy have sold for over £100,000.
- Graffiti is now sometimes a lucrative business.
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