Street Art Context

Question 1

ancient graffiti

Answer 1

graffiti ranges from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings or murals. with examples dating back to encient egypt, ancient greece, and the roman empire. if you think about it art of walls predated written word.

Question 2

homeless communication

Answer 2

In the 20th century, homeless people used symbols that were unknown to outsiders to communicate with one another. they would write messages in chalk or coal near train yards or bridges. some communication warned about strict law enforcement in the area or recommended places to camp.

Question 3

1980’s Hip Hop and Electronic

Answer 3

In the late 1980’s Hip Hop and Electronic music started to gain popularity and street art become synonymous with these genres.

Question 4

DayBreadzCrew

Answer 4

One of the Uk’s earliest graffitti crews was called DayBreadZCrew. banksy was an early member of the crew.

Question 5

stencils and stickers

Answer 5

• material including stencil and stickers were introduced, allowing artists to work quickly and avoid getting caught by law enforcement

Question 6

2000s graffiti

Answer 6

graffiti only began to be considered a respectable art form in the 2000s. art collectors commissioned artists to create street art and graffiti became a legitimate means to earn money

Question 7

abandonment of anonymity

Answer 7

many artists dropped their tags and began creating art in their real names in order to build professional reputations.
and the internet has, for the most part, abolished the anonymity of street artists and young people are building careers in a profession once considered to be vandalism