Graffiti is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place.
Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and The Roman Empire.
In modern times, paint and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials.
In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is a punishable crime.
Graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and it has existed since ancient times dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and The Roman Empire.
In modern times, paint and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials.
In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is a punishable crime.
It wasn't till the late 1960s that writing's current identity started to form.
The history of the underground art movement known by many names, most commonly termed graffiti begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the mid to late '60s.
It is unclear whether this concept made its way to New York City via deliberate efforts or if was a spontaneous occurrence.
It wasn't till the late 1960s that writing's current identity started to form.
The history of the underground art movement known by many names, most commonly termed graffiti begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the mid to late '60s.
It is unclear whether this concept made its way to New York City via deliberate efforts or if was a spontaneous occurrence.
Within hip hop culture, graffiti has evolved.
Unrelated to hip-hop graffiti, gangs use their own form of graffiti to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities.
Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement amongst city officials, law enforcement, and writers who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations.
There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly developing art form
Unrelated to hip-hop graffiti, gangs use their own form of graffiti to mark territory or to serve as an indicator of gang-related activities.
Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement amongst city officials, law enforcement, and writers who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations.
There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly developing art form