History of Graffiti Flashcards

1

John Lindsay, the mayor of New York at the time, started the first war on graffiti.

2

When did modern graffiti appear in Philadelphia?

3

What were groups of people who did graffiti called?

4

Some people believe that graffiti represents freedom and makes cities more vibrant.

5

What did the Ancient Romans and Greeks write on buildings?

6

Some people believe that graffiti that is done with permission can be art.

7

Which famous artist started his career by spraying in the streets?

8

What did graffiti artists do after the 'war on graffiti' started?

9

Which outlet was the term "graffiti" first used by?

10

What do Banksy and Blek le Rat use to create their graffiti?

11

What were the first 'taggers' concerned with?

12

How much do some Banksy works sell for?

History of Graffiti