The little history of Graffiti Art
Who started graffiti art?, What is the purpose of graffiti art?, What are the benefits of graffiti?, What are the 3 major types of graffiti?
All those question about the graffiti art story answered in this brief blog.
Who started graffiti art?
Since its explosion onto city walls and subway cars in the 1970s, the increasing popularity of graffiti as an art form has won commercial success for its artists and a regular presence in pop culture and the contemporary art world.
But who was the genius to start this type of art?
Young people were the key players in shaping the contemporary graffiti movement. The first modern graffiti writer is widely considered to be Cornbread, a high school student from Philadelphia, who in 1967 started tagging city walls to get the attention of a girl. But it was only in the 1980s that galleries began to showcase graffiti as artwork.
At the end, was the young guy was a genius or only a simp for creating the firts modern graffiti ? It’s up to you to create your own answer.
Today, auctioneers and collectors shell out thousands of dollars for graffiti-style pieces… Who know, maybe you can be the next regular guy to create a wonderfull ideas.
image credit: www.rockingthecity.com
What is the purpose of graffiti art?
Graffiti is a form of visual communication created in public places. Graffiti is differentiated from street art or graffiti art in that it is usually illegally produced and often involves the unauthorized marking of public or private spaces by individuals or groups.
Graffiti can be an expression of any emotions from a group of people, can be a way to spread any emotions, you can use it as a message for someone or a group, it can be a way to advertize anythings, some people use it as a sign to let people know that you have gone here, or it can just be an artistic move to please our eyes.
What are the benefits of graffiti?
Brings Art to Public
The problem with art in the 21st century is the notion that it's sometimes just not seen, thanks to a lack of interest from people, especially the younger generation. These people don't go to museums and art exhibitions, and so aren't generally exposed to works of art. Well-worked graffiti helps to redress this problem by bringing art directly to the public, pushing it in their faces, and perhaps helping to foster an interest in artwork that will drive individuals to explore the art world further.
Valuable Form of Self-Expression
Graffiti gives individuals the freedom to express themselves in a way that they wouldn't have had otherwise. For some, this freedom comes from the accessibility of graffiti; all this medium needs is a spray can and an idea, and the artist can create what he wants, as opposed to having to purchase expensive supplies to get started. For other graffiti artists, the advantage of the medium is that they can express an opinion or idea, such as a political point, and get it seen, in a bid to be heard and perhaps create an impact.
Brightens Up Area
Well-worked graffiti art is typically creative, colorful and bold, and thus it changes the character of the particular area where it appears. In many cases, this change is positive, since the art turns drab and monotone buildings and bare walls into interesting and eye-catching exhibitions of the imagination. Neighborhoods are brightened up without local authorities needing to engage in refurbishment programs.
Raises Area’s Profile
A lot of high-quality graffiti contained within a particular area can raise that neighborhood's profile significantly as an arts scene. In time, other artists flock there, and the cultural value of the area is increased. This can in the long-term aid the local economy, as tourists head to the area to look at the graffiti, and local-run tours pop up to show visitors around.
In Education
Art is often taught to youngsters as part of their education, but not everyone takes to it. For some, the problem lies in the medium; an individual might not enjoy traditional forms, such as painting and sculpture for instance, while others fail to find art relevant within their lives. When graffiti is taught as an alternative medium of artwork, it may inspire these individuals, being more rooted in 21st century life than traditional art forms.
What are the 3 major types of graffiti?
If you pay attention to the artwork around you every day, you will see distinct graffiti styles. There are roughly ten top graffiti styles or categories commonly found today.
here’s a couple of type of graffiti style:
Tags or Tagging
Throw Ups
Blockbuster
Wildstyle
Heaven or Heaven-spot
Stencil
Poster or Paste-Up
Sticker or Slap
Piece
3D Graffiti
Would you like to see Gonepants doing some tutorial on those graffiti style?
