Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, painted or marked in any manner on property. Graffiti is sometimes regarded as a form of art and other times as unwanted. Graffiti has existed since ancient times, with examples going back to Ancient Greek and the Roman Empire and may range from simple scratch marks to elaborate wall paintings. In modern times spray paint and markers have become the most commonly used materials. In most countries, defacing property with graffiti without the property owner's consent is considered vandalism, which is punishable by law. Sometimes graffiti is employed to communicate social and political messages. To some, it is an art form worthy of display in galleries and exhibitions; to others it is merely vandalism. There are many different types and styles of graffiti and it is a rapidly evolving artform whose value is highly contested, being reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction.
I found these examples of graffiti here in Carrollton. I have seen it around for a long time and occasionally I notice some additions. When I received this assignment my curiousity got the best of me and my daughter and I explored the exteriors of these buildings. Some of these are tag art and I understand why now since Dr. Whittington explained to us the difference in tag graffiti and other graffit. Tag graffiti can be found anywhere, even on your desk at school. It is basically acnowledgement that someone was at that very spot at one time. That could seem pointless unless it is somewhere you always wanted to visit so you leave your mark. The photos that I have attached are examples of tag graffiti and graffiti art. I think it's art regardless because I can't do it so therefore as long as it's not on my car or home.......have fun with it!
