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Precursors to Contemporary Graffiti and Street Art. Graffiti, defined simply as writing, drawing, or painting on walls or surfaces of a structure, dates back to prehistoric and ancient times, as evidenced by the Lascaux cave paintings in France and other historic findings across the world.
Graffiti, form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group. It can be understood as antisocial behavior or as an expressive art form. Graffiti has had a long history, but became closely associated with gang activity in the 20th century.
9 Σεπ 2023 · The journey of street art, from its graffiti roots to its place in mainstream culture, is a captivating story of creativity, rebellion, and innovation. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a tour of the evolution of street art, exploring its history, notable artists, and its impact on contemporary art.
12 Ιουν 2017 · From its start as a New York subculture to the international explosion of street art, graffiti has slowly invaded contemporary culture. We take a look at 10 key moments in the history of graffiti art that helped push the art form into mainstream culture, from Keith Haring’s Pop Shop to Bart Simpson turning into a graffiti writer. Photo: Wikipedia.
What we call street art today is inherently different from the aforementioned wall writings and dates back to modern times, to the war of infamous gangs of New York City in the 1920s and 1930s, when name-based tags and primitive graffiti started popping up on the streets, marking controlled territories by the gangs.
9 Ιουλ 2024 · Graffiti, with its deep historical roots and cultural significance, has evolved from ancient inscriptions to contemporary street art, reflecting societal values, challenging traditional...
Much of what can now be defined as modern street art has well-documented origins dating from New York City 's graffiti boom, with its infancy in the 1960s, maturation in the 1970s, and peaking with the spray-painted full-car subway train murals of the 1980s centered in the Bronx.
