GRAFFITI

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“Graffiti” is from Italian word “graffiato” meaning “scratched”.

Graffiti is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually as a form of artistic expression, without permission and within public view.It ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.

Types of graffiti : It includes tagging, bombing, writing, scratching, scrabbing.

The term graffiti refers to inscriptions, figure drawings, and such found on walls of ancient sepulchre or ruins.

Styles of graffiti: It includes throw up, block busters , dynamic styles , electical , FX (Daim style ,3D), character, bubble graffiti .

In modern times , spray paint and marker pens have become commonly used graffiti materials and it is a rapidly developing art form. Graffiti is a pathetic attempt at anonymous recognition .Spray paint has many negative impacts on environment. The paint contains toxic chemicals, and can use volatile hydrocarbon gases to spray paint onto a surface .

“People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish . But that’s only if it’s done properly. “ – Banksy

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Published by Arabhi Purohith

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,"-as said ,this is what I believe in. As a person oriented into art, art itself is the way of how I express things and my thoughts .All I get is peace and satisfaction!!

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