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Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

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Courtney Gann

Mrs. Nightingale

English IV

18 October 2016

Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

Thesis:           Graffiti is an art form which is often misunderstood but is a reflection of today’s                                    society, as well as an artistic twist on traditional vandalism.

  1. Graffiti is indeed art.
  1. The way it is made
  2. The skill that is needed
  3. The movement the works make.
  1. Misunderstood views
  1. Viewed as vandalism
  2. Viewed as an abatable crime
  3. Viewed as a cry for help for people against the government.
  1. Reflection of today’s society
  1. Artistic expression
  2. Opinion on government
  3. View of the world
  1. Artistic twist on traditional vandalism
  1. More colorful
  2. More emotionally expressive
  3. More of a pop art style.
  1. Graffiti is just another form of self-expression
  1. It is just like normal “art” but more expressive
  2. It is like poetry between lines, color, and body movement
  3. How powerful the message can be just like it is in music.  

Courtney Gann

Mrs. Nightingale

English IV

18 October 2016

Graffiti can be seen on the exterior walls of many establishments if one looks closely. The act of creating graffiti can be a relaxing and amazing feeling, but many people in today’s society feel as though it is an act of defacing the building and trying to give graffiti an excuse. Graffiti is one of the most artistic ways to rebel against our laws and government policies. Graffiti is an art form which is often misunderstood but is a reflection of today’s society, and an artistic twist on traditional vandalism.

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