What is graffiti?
Graffiti is marks, scratchings or drawings made on a surface on a public place. It is often created with paint or spray paint (paint that is sprayed from a can). A single mark could be called a graffito but the word graffiti is usually used, meaning that there is more than 1 mark. Graffiti can take the form of art,…
What is the history of graffiti in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam graffiti was a major part of the punk scene. The city was covered with names such as “De Zoot”, “Vendex”, and “Dr Rat”. To document the graffiti a punk magazine was started that was called Gallery Anus.
What did graffiti artists call themselves in the 1970s?
They called it “writing,” and called themselves “writers.” In a 1971 New York Times article, the term “graffiti” was first used to refer to the new urban art explosion that was becoming popular in New York City. This period of the early 1970s is known as the “Original School.”
How do you make graffiti?
It is often created with paint or spray paint (paint that is sprayed from a can). A single mark could be called a graffito but the word graffiti is usually used, meaning that there is more than 1 mark. Graffiti can take the form of art, drawings or words.